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Elections 20 May 2025

Why stand for council?

Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.

Plans / Projects 19 May 2025

East Coast Bays Community Centre upgrade gets the go-ahead

The design for an extensive upgrade of the community centre has got the green light from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 19 May 2025

Full house backs Marina Fitness

More than 50 people came to the board meeting to support the extension, and the Howick Local Board has agreed to renew Marina Fitness’s lease for another three years.

Community 19 May 2025

A play plan that even Spider-Man can’t resist

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s exciting new play plan is bringing next-level fun to our neighbourhood—so good, even your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man would swing by for a play!

Sports / Leisure 16 May 2025

Converting for the win - New lease for North Shore Rugby Club

Tries will keep coming at one of the country’s oldest rugby clubs, after Devonport-Takapuna Local Board agreed a new long-term lease for North Shore Rugby Club.

Community 16 May 2025

Safer school streets for Mt Albert

Getting to and from school will be safer for Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School.

Community 15 May 2025

Temporary closure of Ōtara Library

Ōtara Library is temporarily closed while important repair work is carried out, following recent rain and signs that parts of the ceiling need fixing.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Puketāpapa Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Local Events

18 Jun 2025

Fetu Creative Forum

This special event brings together a powerful lineup of Aotearoa artists — Mara TK, Troy Kingi, C...

18 Jun 2025

Pest Liason Group Meeting - June 2025

Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring Abi Cunninghame, Project Manager for Pest Free Howick...

18 Jun 2025

The Treaty, the Government and Aotearoa New Zealand: Where are we now?

Acclaimed historian and author Dame Claudia Orange reflects on her four-decade career of Te Tirit...

18 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - WORKSHOPS

Learn the cultural significance, techniques, and stories woven into each piece.

15 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat, share your favourite reads, make friends with other enthusiastic rea...

19 Jun 2025

Auckland Philharmonia | Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...

19 Jun 2025

Matariki Navigators feat L(o)ve & Hope

Forward thinking musical integrity and storytelling at its finest and an absolute treat not to be...

19 Jun 2025

Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...