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Community 14 Feb 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board leading the way for businesses to progress together

Round two of The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund is back and ready to benefit more local businesses.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Council news 13 Feb 2024

Join the conversation: Input into designs for Onehunga’s new public spaces

New public plazas, green spaces, realigned public parking and safer walking connections are just a few of the ideas set to transform Onehunga’s Waiapu Precinct.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Feb 2024

GDP and employment data shows city centre outpacing NZ for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, Auckland’s high-achieving city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth.

Community 8 Feb 2024

North Shore youth get a seat at the democratic table

North Shore youth are about to have a voice in local democracy thanks to a new initiative by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 1 Feb 2024

Mental health takes the front seat in Takapuna

A new seat installed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in Takapuna’s Waiwharariki Anzac Square is helping people to talk about their mental health.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Feb 2024

Auckland’s pan-Asian flair ignites city centre in 15-day Lunar New Year celebration

We’re joining millions of others round the world celebrating Lunar New Year – opening as the new moon rises and closing as the full moon fills the sky with light.

Events

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

A meditative sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connec...

29 May 2026

Self-portrait drawing

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will enjoy the calm and creative process of moving their ha...

29 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture

A selection of presentations by esteemed international photography experts, as part of the Auckla...

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...

29 May 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Photography exhibition: Heritage in the City

From the picturesque Keeper’s Cottage at Albert Park to hidden details at Britomart, come and enj...

29 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities.