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24 Jun 2021

Sign of growing pride in Manurewa's Māori identity

New bilingual signs in a park bearing a name provided by mana whenua are just one of the ways Manurewa Local Board is showing pride in the area’s strong Māori identity and championing te reo Māori.

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Rogue rambler receives fine of $5700 in first kauri dieback prosecution

The offender found guilty of breaching Auckland Council’s Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019, was today convicted of three offences and fined a total of $5700 and ordered to pay...

Transport 23 Jun 2021

Celebrating the revamped Karangahape Road

The upgrades to Karangahape Road make the iconic street more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, attractive and environmentally sustainable with widened footpaths, two rainbow crossings, native planting, safe separated cycleways, bike parking, and impr...

City Centre Waterfront 23 Jun 2021

40 year-old pōhutukawa return to Quay Street in overnight crane-lift

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

Community 21 Jun 2021

‘Rare privilege’ as new community facility in Piha opens

The first new council-owned community facility to open in the Waitākere Ranges for over a decade has officially been handed over to its tenants, thanks to a piece of foresight from the board half a decade ago.

Transport 21 Jun 2021

New Warkworth Community Transport Hub underway

Auckland Transport has begun construction of the new Warkworth Community Transport Hub, led and funded by Rodney Local Board through the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate.

18 Jun 2021

Delivering for Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has agreed to its work programme for the financial year 2021-22, committing to funding projects that benefit the community across a variety of areas including the environment, culture and community assets.

Transport 18 Jun 2021

Takapuna’s street improvement trial to get underway

A trial to test improvements to the layouts of Takapuna’s Huron and Northcroft streets will soon get underway.

Events

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...

30 Jul 2026

Mozart 39

Mozart’s translucent, sunlit symphony rounds off the programme with weightless elegance.