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Summer Events 20 Nov 2023

Boost to events in central Auckland suburbs

Five events in the Waitematā area are supported by event partnership funding.

City Centre Waterfront 20 Nov 2023

Lights, markets, music - 31 days of festive fabulousness begin

More streets, squares, lanes and spaces are bringing festive energy to the city centre this season.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

Local board supports good work of Rodney’s environmental co-ordinators

Funding has been allocated for co-ordinators who support environmental restoration throughout Rodney.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

O Mahurangi Penlink enters main construction phase

It’s good news for Hibiscus Coast residents with Waka Kotahi on track to deliver the vital north Auckland transport link from late 2026.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$55,000+ injected into Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community

A total of 24 groups will receive funds for costs such as venue hire, administrative expenses, tools and equipment for activities and events supporting the community.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$47,000 awarded to Albert-Eden community

More than $175,000 of funding requests were made to the Albert-Eden Local Board, with a total $47,100 awarded to eligible projects that align with the board’s objectives and priorities.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Community 15 Nov 2023

May Road School makes a splash for Te Auaunga Awa / Oakley Creek

A new mural was unveiled last week at Freeland Reserve to celebrate the vital work students have undertaken to improve the environment.

Events

15 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Ghostfield by Foster Group Dance

Ghostfield is a striking hybrid live-digital dance work where choreography, 3D projection and sou...

15 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Nathan Homestead School Holiday Programme

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke offer fun, active and creative school holiday programmes for tamariki a...

15 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Summer holiday program at Clendon Library

A vibrant summer of reading, creativity and discovery at Waimāhia Library

15 Dec 2025 - 03 Feb 2026

Summer School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Dive into the ultimate summer school holiday adventure.

15 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Community Fitness

Get active, push your limits, and have a blast with high-energy fitness sessions

15 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

Ako Hoe Waka

Paddle together and experience the thrill of waka on Auckland’s waterways.

14 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Kiwi Bubble Soccer

Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.

13 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Circus in the Park

Juggle, tumble, and try circus tricks in a playful outdoor setting.