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Youth / Rangatahi 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.

Community 6 Nov 2023

Search begins for Howick business excellence

Howick Local Board has joined Business East Tamaki in the hunt for business excellence in the area.

Plans / Projects 3 Nov 2023

Local board adopts Rodney Local Board Plan 2023

A focus on people and the environment are strong features of the Rodney Local Board Plan 2023.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Nov 2023

Students call for traffic solutions

Ormiston Senior College students have outlined a raft of proposals they say would improve traffic flows and safety outside their school.

Development 2 Nov 2023

Midtown construction schedule continues to build momentum while expanding scope of underground works

In a recently published update, the Auckland Council group continues to deliver positive momentum across the Midtown Regeneration Programme while building smarter across agencies.  

Community 1 Nov 2023

Storing a lot of water is no small undertaking

Howick Local Board members have visited Watercare's Redoubt Road site to see what building a reservoir for 45 million litres of water looks like.

Community 1 Nov 2023

Franklin adopts plan for next three years

Franklin Local Board has relied on community input to shape its plan for the next three years.

Events

10 Oct 2026

Fruit growers at rest

On this one-hour guided walk through the Glenfield-Birkenhead cemetery, Matt Elliott brings the h...

10 Oct 2026

He Hākari Kōrero: A Feast of Stories

Participants are invited to experience a free one-hour kōrero where heritage is something to be f...

10 Oct 2026

Highwic Spring Workshop Series: How to grow a fabulous flower garden

Join us for a unique and very special opportunity to learn from a master gardener.

10 Oct 2026

Journey through Auckland's heritage

Jump onboard for a community bus trip that travels through the complex heritage of Tāmaki Makaura...

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

Join historian Phil Sai-Louie to discover the changes domestic electricity brought to lives of Au...

10 Oct 2026

Meet Origen: From hands to cups coffee tasting

An introduction to Colombian coffee culture, celebrating heritage, craft and community while conn...

10 Oct 2026

Nourishing traditions: Rongoā Māori introduction

This introductory heritage session explores traditional Māori healing practices, the use of nativ...

10 Oct 2026

Parnell Streams and Gullies Heritage Walk

An enriching look into the early connection between the natural landscape and the development of...