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Environment 9 Sep 2025

Pickett brothers celebrated for clean-up efforts in Papakura

Two young Papakura brothers have shown that you’re never too young to make a difference when it comes to caring for the environment.  

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2025

Fresh air and fresh tracks: Explore West Auckland’s natural beauty on foot

From coastal clifftops to lush native forest, bustling town centres to peaceful riverside paths, West Auckland offers some of the most varied and rewarding walks in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 4 Sep 2025

Sole Māori names for nine more parks across Waitākere Ranges

Nine more parks in the Waitākere Ranges now carry sole Māori names, replacing their existing English ones.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

Who represents you?

The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.

Elections 1 Sep 2025

Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?

Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.

Conservation 29 Aug 2025

Waitākere Ranges unveils local climate action plan

An action plan setting out a local roadmap to reduce carbon emissions and help the community adapt to a changing climate in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been adopted.  

Emergency readiness 29 Aug 2025

Aotea gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Aotea / Great Barrier community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Events

08 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults, with  different challenges and activities...

08 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

08 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

This is a great way to make community connections while enjoying our hidden natural gems.

04 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Rangatahi South

Rangatahi South Brings together a diverse range of creative talent from four high schools local t...

03 Sep 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

06 Aug 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Unfinished objects | UFO's

Bring your own project or start something new — basic supplies provided.

06 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

BrainCharge at Ōrewa Library

Engage your mind by solving stimulating puzzles and discussing curious problems.

06 Aug 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Knitting and craft group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.