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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.

Community 29 Aug 2025

Garden tours back for fourteenth year

Spectacular by Nature Garden Tours are back, with a helping hand from Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Events

13 Dec 2025

From the Himalayas to You - Healing Breathing, Movement, and Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Learn basic skills to calm and relax for a better day and better night’s sleep at this free sessi...

13 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Terrarium Making Workshop (Children’s Workshop)

Let your children's imaginations bloom as they build their very own Christmas terrarium, filled w...

13 Dec 2025

Korean tea ceremony

Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea.

13 Dec 2025

Local Potters’ Market

Come along for a relaxed morning supporting talented West Auckland potters and makers.

13 Dec 2025

Make a night light

You’ll learn how to shape fine metal wires into beautiful, intricate designs on a clear acrylic p...

13 Dec 2025

Meet The Artists & Friends featuring A Taste of Art Battle

Enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the A...

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Sustainable sewing & repair sessions

Come along and book our sewing & repair sessions today!