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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.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Events

18 Aug 2026 - 13 Oct 2026

Create with monoprinting

This workshop is designed especially for adults who want to try something new in a friendly, supp...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

19 Aug 2026

Learn to divide perennial plants

Learn the basic skills for dividing perennial plants to keep your garden healthy, productive and...

19 Aug 2026

Watercolour painting workshop

Create a night landscape, featuring elements such as the moon, night sky, and atmospheric light.

20 Aug 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Mātātā Ensemble in Performance

Dynamic Triptych The Mātātā Ensemble return with a bold and beautifully balanced programme that c...

20 Aug 2026

Spoken word: Rangatahi writing workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for ages 12+.

20 Aug 2026

The Blood Says Otherwise: Ruben Miller

Join Ruben Miller, a forensic scientist turned author who spent 22 years working at crime scenes...

20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Autaia

Bringing together nearly 1000 tauira from 10 groups across Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato for two ni...