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Playgrounds 17 Apr 2025

Game on at Medlands

Medlands Beach Playground Reserve has some exciting new features with more to come!

Election Topics 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Arts 9 Apr 2025

Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade

It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.

Zero Waste 9 Apr 2025

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill

A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Apr 2025

Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems

April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.

Community 8 Apr 2025

Five ways to connect with your community

Here are some ways to get amongst it and make a difference in your community with the people around you.

Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Events

19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Live Storytelling: Mrs Chippy’s Arctic Adventure

Mrs. Chippy's Antarctic Adventure: A Fun Storytelling Journey for Kids!

18 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

Come for the day or spend the Weekend on Waiheke.

16 Feb 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Yoga and Art Immersion

The hour-long Hatha yoga classes we offer will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger p...

14 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025

April School Holidays | Antarctic Architects

Calling all budding LEGO® architects! Become an Antarctic Architect.

22 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2025

Vector Lights commemorates the courageous servicemen and servicewomen of Aotearoa New Zealand, pa...

22 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

One murder, eight suspects and a wild ride that’s about to go off the rails.

15 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

School Holiday Programme - Waiheke Library

Join us for learning activities that will lead to new discoveries and fun ways we can work togeth...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.