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Climate action 4 Nov 2025

Planting for the future in Manurewa

The project builds on the success of Te Maara Kai o Wirihana, the school’s established urban farm, and marks an exciting new chapter in its journey toward a more sustainable and self sufficient future.

Community 3 Nov 2025

A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces

Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.

Community 28 Oct 2025

Sidelines Playbox brings new play opportunities to Sunnynook

North Shore families now have more ways to play thanks to the first Sidelines Playbox, delivered by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to the Glenfield Greyhounds Rugby League Club in Sunnynook.

Akl Paths 26 Oct 2025

Top 10 leafy lunch spots in the city centre

We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks

Auckland's Future In Progress 26 Oct 2025

Top 10 things to discover in downtown

Check out the top 10 ways to experience this epic downtown space, now with its own storytelling hub

Community 23 Oct 2025

Howick’s night of sporting glory

The 12th Howick Sports Awards, held at the end of September, celebrated local athletes and supporters for their passion and dedication.

Waste 22 Oct 2025

Have your say on the future of rubbish collections in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula

Auckland Council is proposing a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula.

Waste 22 Oct 2025

Have your say on the future of rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth

Auckland Council is proposing a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Clendon Park and Weymouth.

Events

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

MOTAT April holiday experience

Discover how numbers tell stories as we turn data science and statistics into hands-on holiday fu...

03 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Photographic Exhibition : Where ancient light remains

Pieter (Pete) Verlaak, talented Belgian photographer, has pulled together the first, and perhaps...

20 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Handmade Jewellery

Explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style.

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

04 Apr 2026

Badge making

Get creative and celebrate cultures from around the world by designing your own badge!

04 Apr 2026

Botanical art workshop

You will sketch your own chose plant, taking inspiration from the botanic gardens, and learn a me...