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Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

Development 22 Jul 2021

Kōrimurimu weaves art with technology, creating a world-first

Another much-anticipated detail has been installed at Te Wānanga in downtown Auckland, giving Aucklanders the chance to lie on the flax-like surface of Kōrimurimu, breathe in the sea air, look up to the sky and hear the movement of the tide below.

Events

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

18 Feb 2026

Auckland and the invasion of Waikato

Join us for this interesting korero with acclaimed author Dr Vincent O'Malley.

18 Feb 2026

Community Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate Lunar New Year with local community in a burst of colour and culture!

18 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

Rainbow Perler Craft

Craft designs that you, your friends and whanau can wear with Pride.

18 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Preschool Fun

Singing, dancing and rhymes to celebrate the Lunar New Year with your little one.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero Robots, 3D Printing and Makey Makey...

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Glenfield Library Wā Pepe

Come and join us as we sing, dance and rhyme together with babies under 15 months and their careg...