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14-24 year olds 22 May 2025

Winter planting brings together the Upper Harbour community

Volunteers across Upper Harbour are gearing up to plant over 8,000 native trees and shrubs in 14 parks this winter.

Community 22 May 2025

Nature’s getting a helping hand in Howick — and it’s starting to show

Howick’s green spaces are growing stronger thanks to ecological efforts funded by the Howick Local Board — and the community is part of the story.

Community 21 May 2025

Work set to start on new life for Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library

A major refurbishment is set to begin on the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library.

Community 20 May 2025

Push play and go: Kaipātiki adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Kaipātiki Local Board have played a key role in progressing the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 20 May 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Environment 20 May 2025

Bold Ngahere plan gets green thumbs up in Devonport-Takapuna

Devonport-Takapuna is gearing up for a decade dedicated to growing more trees after the local board agreed to produce a 10-year plan to boost green spaces in the area.

Community 20 May 2025

Using our voice for important issues

When the Ōrākei Local Board is not the decision-maker about local issues, it advocates to get the best for the local community.

Elections 20 May 2025

Why stand for council?

Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.

Events

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

18 Jun 2025

Fetu Creative Forum

This special event brings together a powerful lineup of Aotearoa artists — Mara TK, Troy Kingi, C...

18 Jun 2025

Pest Liason Group Meeting - June 2025

Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring Abi Cunninghame, Project Manager for Pest Free Howick...

18 Jun 2025

The Treaty, the Government and Aotearoa New Zealand: Where are we now?

Acclaimed historian and author Dame Claudia Orange reflects on her four-decade career of Te Tirit...

18 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - WORKSHOPS

Learn the cultural significance, techniques, and stories woven into each piece.

15 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat, share your favourite reads, make friends with other enthusiastic rea...

19 Jun 2025

Auckland Philharmonia | Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...

19 Jun 2025

Matariki Navigators feat L(o)ve & Hope

Forward thinking musical integrity and storytelling at its finest and an absolute treat not to be...