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Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Franklin grants could be the last

Franklin Local Board has awarded almost $70,000 to community groups but warns the future of its grants programme is in question.undecided.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Indian flavour for new street names

The latest street names in Papakura and Manurewa reflect the Indian culture.

Community 1 Jun 2023

When there’s a will, there’s a wave – Bucklands Beach Safety Improvements

Plans for proposed safety measures on key roads in the Bucklands Beach area have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback and Howick Local Board.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Board funding making a difference in North Shore

Over $100,000 of funding has been delivered to 30 community groups in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

08 Oct 2026

Piringatahi: A heritage feast

Come along and browse a curated selection of cookbooks from 1714 to the present.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.