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Safety 30 Sep 2025

Board builds connected communities with North Shore Neighbourhood Support

Communities on the North Shore will be seeing more events and resources to stay connected, safe and resilient thanks to a $10,000 allocation from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to North Shore Neighbourhood Support.

Community 29 Sep 2025

Six and out: Peter McGlashan steps down after six years at Māungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board member Peter McGlashan is stepping down from the board, after six years (2019-2025) of serving the community. 

Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Events

14 Feb 2026

Love Your Plants

Whether you’re wandering the market, curious about natives or have a plant, come have a chat.

14 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Country

Country and folk night at Domain Rotunda with Steffany Beck, Aro.

14 Feb 2026

Pride Lecture

The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Senior Artist Lecture is an important aspect of the Aucklan...

14 Feb 2026

Pride tote bags

Use our Cricut machine to decorate a Pride tote bag (provided), or your own T shirt, with a rainb...

14 Feb 2026

Proud Voices Memoir Writing Workshop

Join Lil O'Brien for a free memoir writing workshop.

14 Feb 2026

Rainbow parade sign-making

This is a banner/sign making session for anyone who is interested in making your own signs for th...

14 Feb 2026

Silk Flower Workshop

Join Ms Dou Zhi Ying for an exquisite Silk Gauze Flower Workshop. 

14 Feb 2026

Summer Rush Dodgeball Tournament

Join Dodgeball For All and PrideFest Out West for Summer Rush!