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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

01 Apr 2026

Unity in craft

Discover finely woven Pacific pieces and creative works that reflect cultures from around the world.

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time

Join us at the Waterview Community and Enviro Hub to enjoy some stories, singing and dancing!

04 Apr 2026

Eid Festival

An Eid Celebration to bring people of all backgrounds together in a joyful, inclusive environment...

04 Apr 2026

The Kite show

Basant Mela is a celebration of unity, happiness, and cultural diversity, welcoming all communiti...

04 Apr 2026

World of Craft & Culture Market

Explore a vibrant multicultural market where artists and makers from diverse cultures showcase th...

09 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Epsom Library School Holiday Programme

Come along to any of the following fun events at Epsom Library these school holidays!

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

13 Mar 2026 - 08 May 2026

Travelling Zine Room

Borrow zines for free with a library card or simply browse through a curated selection or try yo...