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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

21 Feb 2026

Celebration Day - Papatoetoe

Join us for a free, fun-filled day with family activities, wheels play, markets, volleyball, comm...

21 Feb 2026

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Discover the beauty of traditional brush painting techniques and take your painting home to decor...

21 Feb 2026

Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Enjoy authentic Korean and Chinese cuisine, captivating performances, and immersive cultural expe...

21 Feb 2026

Geek Out For Pride

Explore our artist alley packed with local creators, grab something delicious from food trucks, p...

21 Feb 2026

Highland Pulse

Celebrate our rich tradition of brass bands and feel the commanding call of Scottish bagpipes ech...

21 Feb 2026

K-pop Dance Workshop and Hanfu Experience

Learn high energy moves at our K-pop dance workshop and step into tradition with a beautiful Hanf...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Dumplings Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Dumplings Workshop where you’ll learn the art of making traditional dumpli...

21 Feb 2026

Lunar on Lorne

Get ready for an epic street party in the heart of Auckland!