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Have your say 17 Feb 2022

Have your say on plans for The Landing

The Landing is an intensively used park located on the seaward side of Tamaki Drive, and its management plan is undergoing a refresh to better include the various communities who use the area.

Sports / Leisure 17 Feb 2022

From disappointment to delight: Community diving benefits from COVID-19 cancellations

Auckland diving has been given a boost following the decision to fund the purchase of specialist diving training equipment at WestWave dive pool.

Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

COVID-19 14 Feb 2022

Vaccination for children: Local board chair urges parents to make science-based decision

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia is urging parents to talk to medical experts and learn more about vaccination for children.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

10 Feb 2022

Call for feedback on trial Glen Eden cycleway

The trial pop-up cycleway in Glen Eden has launched an online survey to understand how it has been used and its impact on the local area.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Feb 2022

Calling all designers for the next stage of Wynyard Quarter’s transformation

Over the past 15 years, Aucklanders have experienced the transformation of their inner-city waterfront.

Community 4 Feb 2022

Pukekohe park upgrade on schedule

Work at Bledisloe Park, home to cricket and football in Pukekohe, is progressing, with drainage and irrigation installed, and sand carpeting and turf installation taking place.

Events

13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

Colours of the Forest

Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focus...

15 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2025

Crash Course in Novel Writing

Learn essential tools to bring your writing to life.

18 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Aotea Square

Meet up with friends for an afternoon of smooth melodies with Georgia Lines, Fin Rah Zel, Fan Clu...

19 Jan 2025

8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon 2025

The event uses a 5km loop starting and finishing at the main grandstand.

19 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Milford Beach

Milford Beach is a North Shore icon and we return with a stellar line-up of music, kids entertain...

23 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Clay Chronicles: Crafting Hieroglyphics and Pictographs

In this hands-on class, young artists will learn to shape and mold their own clay creations.

24 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025

Auckland International Buskers Festival 2025

The Waterfront and CBD will be bursting with an exciting blend of extraordinary talent.

25 Jan 2025

Opera in the Park - Glover Park

Bring your picnic blanket, a basket of delicious treats and tuck in for an evening of beautiful o...