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Transport 18 Mar 2022

Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project

A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.

Environment 18 Mar 2022

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.

Mayor 17 Mar 2022

More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package

Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...

Community 17 Mar 2022

Paying it forward for good citizens

Waitematā Local Board recently took the opportunity to pay it forward when it recognised its Good Citizen Award recipients.

17 Mar 2022

Waitematā Local Board board member resigns

Waitematā Local Board member Adriana Avendano Christie has resigned her position on the board.

16 Mar 2022

Board thrilled Vibrant Streets set to come to Avondale

Whau Local Board is delighted its Avondale Open Streets project is to be funded through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.

Waste 15 Mar 2022

Annual Budget consultation - waste services in Rodney

Auckland Council is proposing a regionwide rates-funded rubbish collection service, which could introduce a council rubbish collection in Rodney in the financial year 2024/2025.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026

Orākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

07 Jul 2026

Trash to treasure frames

Get creative these school holidays and turn trash into treasure for Plastic Free July!

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.