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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.

Youth / Rangatahi 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.

Community 4 May 2023

Grants help Upper Harbour groups

Community groups received over $69,149.50 from Upper Harbour Local Board grants in April, with the programme heavily over-subscribed.

Community 4 May 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund open

Budding business tycoons and entrepreneurs can apply to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Economic and Business Development Fund. The fund is part of efforts by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to support business and non-profit organisations in its area, is now op...

Community 2 May 2023

South urged to speak up on transport needs

Residents from across the south of then city are being encouraged to play a part in deciding transport priorities.

Community 2 May 2023

Feedback on spending to counter crime

Whau Local Board has recommended Business Associations should receive government fund for safety initiatives.

Events

21 Feb 2026

K-pop Dance Workshop and Hanfu Experience

Learn high energy moves at our K-pop dance workshop and step into tradition with a beautiful Hanf...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Dumplings Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Dumplings Workshop where you’ll learn the art of making traditional dumpli...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar on Lorne

Get ready for an epic street party in the heart of Auckland!

21 Feb 2026

Malaysia Yee Sang Salad Making

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a hands-on Malaysia Yee Sang salad making experience.

21 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Super Mario Brothers Movie

Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team...

21 Feb 2026

Music in Parks - Long Bay

Come along to Long Bay rocks with Automatic80s, Hands Off and Rumpus Machine.

21 Feb 2026

Visual Art Workshop for Adults

Join Mutu Community Arts for a free art taster workshop.

21 Feb 2026

Women + Non-binary Artist Hui

This workshop offers a warm pause - a few hours to come back to yourself, somatically and kindly.