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Council news 13 Sep 2022

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

Heritage 9 Sep 2022

Take a bite of Sandringham’s culinary heritage

A new free virtual Food Heritage Walking Tour is the perfect way to get a taste of Sandringham’s culinary history and heritage.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Papakura adopts park concept plan

A concept plan to develop Ōpaheke Park has been adopted.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Manurewa backs local groups

The latest round of Manurewa Local Board grants funding has been allocated.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Funding in place for Franklin partners

Partnership funding in Franklin helps guarantee iconic events can go ahead.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Rural hall funding allocated

Franklin Local Board has allocated funding to its rural community halls.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Grants boost Hibiscus and Bays projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $92,489.39 from the local board grants programme in August.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Sep 2022

Manurewa salutes volunteers

The volunteer community has been celebrated at a Manurewa Local Board event.

Events

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

28 Feb 2026

Pirate Play Party

Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Celebrate Pride at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a day of art, music, performance and se...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Whānau Fun Day

This Pride, we’re inviting you to express yourself at the Museum!

28 Feb 2026

Queer romance writing workshop

Learn how to plan, plot and write inclusive romance stories and create characters Rainbow reader...

28 Feb 2026

Queers & Wares Market

Come hang out, browse beautiful handmade pieces, vintage clothing, and art - all by local artists.

28 Feb 2026

Rainbow tie-dye

This hands-on workshop invites participants of all identities to design their own wearable art us...

28 Feb 2026

Summer Serenade - Featuring The 60s Survivors

Bring friends, a picnic, wine, seating, rugs and a torch.