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Youth / Rangatahi 22 May 2024

Plea for driver care around schools

Winter cold and rain can make children dash across busy roads.

Community 22 May 2024

Councillor sees benefits in funding model

Fairer funding will put the city's 21 local boards on a more even playing field.

Community 22 May 2024

Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground

One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which Māngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.

Community 21 May 2024

Residents urged to push for transport change

The Franklin community is being urged to speak up during consultation on Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan.

Environment 17 May 2024

Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances

How well do you know your neighbours?

Community 17 May 2024

Four community-based organisations receive share of $120,000

Congratulations to Glen Innes Family Centre, Te Papapa Sports Club, Pukepuke 'o Tonga and Dolphin Theatre for their successful applications to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Strategic Partnerships Grant.

Community 17 May 2024

Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community

Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.

Climate action 17 May 2024

Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions

More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.

Events

23 Jul 2026

The Phoenix palm problem

An informative talk about the impact of Phoenix palms and what can be done to address the problem.

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Realistic drawing and portrait oil painting class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons and create stunning artworks that leave a last...

23 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Crit sessions

Experience a series of public crit sessions presented as part of the exhibition CRIT: Art Learnin...

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

23 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Korean/English Rhyme Time

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, rhymes, stories and movement.

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Home Made

Five artists, each one exploring their own answer to what home looks, sounds and feels like.

21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Sharp Teeth

Lara Fischel-Chisholm and Tom Sainsbury return with a bold, surreal and heart-thumpingly visual e...