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Community 23 Nov 2020

Boards unite for Tuia journey

Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards are all offering rangatahi places on a local government mentoring programme in 2021.

Cultural 20 Nov 2020

Finding a name for re-imagined cultural festival

Ten-day festival coming to Tāmaki Makaurau with Auckland International Cultural Festival at its heart, and we want you to help us name it.

20 Nov 2020

New changing rooms at Grey Lynn Park celebrated

Grey Lynn Park has new changing rooms and toilets following completion of a long standing project spearheaded by Waitematā Local Board.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Nov 2020

Acoustic testing of Orewa tsunami sirens

UPDATE: Auckland Emergency Management advises that the rescheduled sound test for the Orewa Tsunami sirens will take place on Monday 23 November. The sirens will be activated three times between 12pm and 12.15pm. This is just a test and the public...

Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Transport 17 Nov 2020

Roundabout unveiled at dangerous Dairy Flat Highway

A new $10 million roundabout has been installed at the notoriously dangerous Dairy Flat Highway / Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection.

Development 17 Nov 2020

Ponsonby Road set to become more people friendly

Auckland Transport is working with the community to test people-friendly spaces and safer ways to travel along Ponsonby Road.

Community 11 Nov 2020

Congratulations to the Albert-Eden Business Awards winners for 2020

The Midnight Baker of Dominion Road took out the Supreme Award at the Albert-Eden Business Awards 2020 gala dinner on 10 November.

Events

21 Jan 2026

Film Screening | Night Piece

A powerful documentary screening followed by a live Q&A, exploring his radical performance art, n...

21 Jan 2026

Gardening fun

Learn how to plant, grow and care for plants in the super fun hands-on session.

21 Jan 2026

Make a Sun Catcher

Create a sparkling sun catcher at Parnell Library using recycled materials in this fun, eco-frien...

21 Jan 2026

Summer Pruning Demonstration

Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.

17 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Street Games Design in the Silos

Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.

22 Jan 2026

Litter hunt & DIY t-shirt bag

Join us for a litter hunt, recycling tips, and a hands-on DIY reusable bag workshop for kids.