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Community 20 Oct 2021

Dog issues need to be reported

Dogs continue to be a source of complaints in Manurewa, a problem made worse by people turning to social media rather than Auckland Council to report issues.

19 Oct 2021

Resignation of Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman

Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman has resigned her position on the board.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Every day needs to be a Super Saturday says Councillor Newman

The Super Saturday COVID-19 vaccination drive sent a message of collective commitment to individual and public health, Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Help redesign a Hobsonville playground

With the playground due to be replaced at Hobsonville War Memorial Park, Upper Harbour Local Board is keen to take their cue from the community on new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Oct 2021

A head start for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu youth

Applications are now open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Grants that provide up to $1000 to support 13-24-year-olds towards learning and development opportunities.

13 Oct 2021

Franklin Local Board member Lance Gedge resigns

Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision member Lance Gedge has resigned effective 12 October.

Community 12 Oct 2021

Te Hā Noa – one step closer

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to deliver improvements to Auckland city centre’s midtown in time for the opening of the City Rail Link’s Aotea Station.

Climate action 11 Oct 2021

Waiheke residents asked to have their say on a draft climate action plan for the island

Have your say on draft climate action plan for Waiheke.

Events

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...