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Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Chill Zone at Come Fly a Kite makes event more welcoming to all kids

If your child feels overwhelmed by big crowds or loud noises, don't let it stop you from bringing them to the popular annual Come Fly a Kite event in Te Atatu Peninsula.

Community 14 Mar 2023

Local grants help make a difference

Local grants are provided to help groups achieve objectives that align with the local board’s plans and overall aims for its community.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2023

Money found to improve softball facilities

Money has been added to the budget to improve softball facilities at Colin Lawrie Reserve.

Community 13 Mar 2023

Agencies work to rehome flood-hit families

Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board staff are working alongside Kāinga Ora - the largest housing owner in the area - to meet the needs of families hit by flooding.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

24 Jun 2026

All That Glitters: The Gala Night

Come and experience the opening of the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival - your perfect sneak peek i...

24 Jun 2026

Author talk: Anna Woods

Award-winning local writer Anna Woods discusses her debut novel, LIT.

24 Jun 2026

Meet Hibiscus and Bays Local Board members

Drop in for a kōrero chat and hear what’s coming up for our community in the Local Board Plan.

24 Jun 2026

Prune like a pro: Rose care made easy

This is the perfect learning opportunity for beginner and home gardeners who want to watch and le...

24 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Piano Bar

This afterhours playground brings cabaret stars and audiences together in a joyful free-for-all.

24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Champagne Lounge

Raise a glass, feel the vibe and let cabaret’s finest musicians surprise you with pop-up jazz per...

24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Cheeky Cabaret

A genre-bending night out that fuses circus, vaudeville, comedy and new burlesque into one delici...