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Environment 18 Feb 2022

Local Eco Festival highlights simple actions for positive change

Sustainable living and simple actions in daily life that over time have a positive impact on the environment are the focus of the locally-led Eco Festival in Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa.

4 Feb 2022

Local planning to meet growing community needs

To meet the challenges of growing and diverse community needs, the Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden local loards and Auckland Council are working with mana whenua, governmental and community organisations to plan for future growth at the local level.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

Arts 12 Nov 2021

Albert-Eden schools set for a whale of a time

Three local schools in Albert-Eden have been able to sign up to the Whale Tales public arts trail thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board. 

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Nominations open for Puketāpapa’s Community Volunteer Awards

We are looking forward to recognising the mahi that makes a real difference to our people and our places.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Getting behind biodiversity in Albert-Eden

Biodiversity-focused volunteer groups from Ponsonby to Pt Chevalier and Maungawhau to Ōwairaka now get support from Urban Ark coordinators thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board.

Community 26 Aug 2021

Puketāpapa plaque material swapped following vandalism

A spate of brass memorial plaque thefts from the Puketapapa Local board area will lead to the use of anodised aluminium in replacement plaques to deter future vandalism and theft.

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.

Events

28 Mar 2026

Cambodian Cultural Day

Get creative with handmade crafts and create your own unique pieces inspired by Cambodian culture.

28 Mar 2026

Dragon Bonsai Day 2026

Visitors can enjoy cultural performances, discover the philosophy behind this meditative art form...

28 Mar 2026

Eid Whānau Day

Celebrate Eid with our special guest Arifa Afzal! Learn all about the "Fine Feasts" of Eid with...

28 Mar 2026

Illuminate Market 2026

Bring your whānau and friends along to this joyful community event featuring market stalls, delic...

28 Mar 2026

Resilient Voices

Hear firsthand how these remarkable women navigated life-changing journeys, rebuilt their lives,...

28 Mar 2026

Rhythm of Sri Lanka

Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan sweet treats to celebrate the New Year.

28 Mar 2026

Rongoā Māori with Emma Haslam

Be introduced to the world of Rongoā Rākau. This introductory workshop offers insights and practi...

28 Mar 2026

Southeast Asia Festival

Discover the region’s diversity through Heritage Food Festivals, Travel Galore, Cultural Theatre,...