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Community 10 May 2023

Papakura grants round hits record level

Almost $100,000 has been allocated in Papakura Local Board's latest grants round.

Community 9 May 2023

Kumeū Library closes temporarily for refurbishment

A $225,000 refurbishment of Kumeū Library is about to get underway, with new lighting, painting, ceiling and carpet work set to close the library for seven weeks from 15 May to 2 July.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 9 May 2023

Success story - investing in urban centres and public spaces to help businesses thrive

Read about how the public and private sectors worked side by side to reimagine and revitalise Britomart

Community 8 May 2023

Activator mobilises Albert-Eden to take urgent action

Albert-Eden locals are invited to join the Climate Action Network to receive information about how to take climate action in your own home. Every small, easy change to live more sustainably will make a difference and contribute to the movement.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

Community 8 May 2023

Boards urge simple approach to speeds

A simple approach to speeds is being urged to help road safety.

Community 5 May 2023

Labour of love for mighty Māngere community

A Māngere alleyway is no longer dark and dingy thanks to the efforts of local resident Jenna Jacobsen Toeono, with the help of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, members of Jenna’s family, The Cause Collective, neighbours of McKinstry Ave Māngere, and I...

Community 5 May 2023

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

Events

19 Jan 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Discover how simple, fun and rewarding it can be to grow fresh, nutritious microgreens right at h...

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

20 Jan 2026

Make a clay Robot

Explore your own creativity by building your own robot using air dry clay!

20 Jan 2026

Party with Belle

Come ready to step into a fairytale adventure!

21 Jan 2026

Film Screening | Night Piece

A powerful documentary screening followed by a live Q&A, exploring his radical performance art, n...

21 Jan 2026

Gardening fun

Learn how to plant, grow and care for plants in the super fun hands-on session.

21 Jan 2026

Make a Sun Catcher

Create a sparkling sun catcher at Parnell Library using recycled materials in this fun, eco-frien...

21 Jan 2026

Summer Pruning Demonstration

Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...