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Community 8 Dec 2022

Papakura Marae to expand services

Papakura Marae has been granted landowner approval to expand on to Te Koiwi.

Community 7 Dec 2022

Rangatahi celebrated at the Whau Youth Awards

Sixteen remarkable rangatahi from Whau were recognised for their uplifting mahi at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Plans / Projects 6 Dec 2022

Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront

Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.

Playgrounds 5 Dec 2022

Skaters delighted with upgrade at Te Pai Park

Skaters will enjoy a refurbished facility at the Te Pai Park thanks to the work being carried out this summer funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 5 Dec 2022

South's local boards unite on Māori journey

Auckland's five southern boards have come together to gain a better understanding of issues facing Māori within their areas.

Community 1 Dec 2022

IT gets a taste of Samoan flair

A group of senior Manurewa Samoan residents has grasped the opportunity to join the digital age.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Events

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.