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Community 23 Jun 2025

Māngere Youth Voices recognised for outstanding community engagement

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board–funded Youth Voices project has won Best Community Involvement.

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Community 23 Jun 2025

Greenwoods Corner upgrades complete

Epsom’s Greenwoods Corner will become is now a safer and better-connected town centre following a much-needed transport upgrade.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Heritage 18 Jun 2025

McNicol Homestead & Museum revived  

McNicol Homestead & Museum, a well-loved heritage site in Clevedon, has re-opened to the public following a major renewal project that began in 2024.  

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

Smarter investment in play: Why Manurewa need more data first  

Manurewa Local Board has adopted a new Play Plan to help bring more fun and connection into the neighbourhood.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Community 18 Jun 2025

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public

The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

Events

06 Dec 2025

Weave your own Christmas wreath

Learn about harvesting and tikanga, the basics of weaving harakeke to create your own harakeke wr...

06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Devonport Christmas Festival

Get ready for a truly unforgettable free to attend weekend as the Devonport Christmas Festival re...

06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Te Henga Weed Bin Weekend

Get rid of invasive weeds at your local community weed bin.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Ōrewa Library: Raumati Reads, Summer Reading Challenge

Discover a summer packed with free, family-friendly fun at Ōrewa Library, magic, science, crafts,...

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads events

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.

06 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Wellsford Library Summer School Holiday fun

Our summer reading adventures start here!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...