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Have your say 27 Feb 2026

Albany Ward: Have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027

A proposed 7.9% average residential rates increase is open for feedback in Auckland Council’s 2026/2027 Annual Plan.

Have your say 27 Feb 2026

Rodney residents invited to have their say on Annual Plan

Rodney residents are being asked for feedback on a proposed 7.9 per cent rates increase.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Investing in Whau’s parks, youth or communities? Your call

More investment in parks, youth, or communities? Whau’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Waitākere residents: help us shape your neighbourhood

More investment in youth, waterways, or communities? Waitākere’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Manurewa-Papakura?

This is Manurewa-Papakura’s moment to help shape the future of our neighbourhoods.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Franklin?

Franklin residents are being asked to weigh in on the region’s Annual Plan for 2026/2027.

Community news 23 Feb 2026

Make the most of Rosedale Park

Keen for a walk, a weekend game, or a way to give back to nature? Rosedale Park has plenty of reasons to get outdoors.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Feb 2026

Connecting youth in Ōrākei

Last year, Youth of Ōrākei reached more than 8,000 local youth, creating meaningful opportunities for them to be involved in the community.

Events

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

09 May 2026

NZTrio: Dreamscape

Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.