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5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays
Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council
Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.
Building community and play at Red Beach Park
A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.
North Shore Baseball finds its swing at Unsworth Heights
For North Shore City Baseball Club, the diamond at Caribbean Sportsfield has become an important part of life on the North Shore.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
Events
Jiggle and wiggle
Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...
Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Craft Fun for preschoolers in Mandarin - 公益艺术课程
Fun hands-on activities for pre-schoolers, aged 2-5, including clay-making, drawing and painting.
Noughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime
Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...
Brightside Spinners
A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...
Dragon beats
Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.