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Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park

Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

Community 2 Dec 2025

Mamma Mia: Mt Albert Library celebrates five decades

Mt Albert celebrates 50 years of operating in the community.

14-24 year olds 1 Dec 2025

Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy

This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Akl Paths 1 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs

A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn

Events

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...

08 Jan 2026

K-pop Dance Class

Join us for our K-Pop Dance Class with professional dancer Stephanie Santos.

08 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Milford Beach - Blues & Rock

Free blues and rock show returns to Milford Beach Reserve.

08 Jan 2026

Physics Pathfinders Workshop at New Lynn Library

Kids explore basic physics through fun, hands-on experiments!

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

09 Jan 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Help restore the Waitahurangi Awa with a hands-on community clean-up and pest plant removal day,...

09 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Milford Beach - Pop

Kirsten Morrell and Miss World bring sunset indie-pop magic to Milford Reserve.