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Environment 8 Dec 2020

Get in now to book your inorganic collection, Waiheke

Auckland Council is encouraging Ostend/Rocky Bay residents to make the most of the fine summer weather to have a clean out and book their inorganic collection service.

Walkways 8 Dec 2020

Dick Quax memorial honours ‘The Flying Dutchman’

New signs along a stretch of the Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga honouring the sporting prowess and longstanding civic duty of Dick Quax have been unveiled at Wakaaranga Reserve in Half Moon Bay.

Community 7 Dec 2020

More than $300,000 given in Albert-Eden community grants

A total of 85 grants were approved across the Albert-Eden local grant, quick response grant and accommodation grants rounds.

Walkways 7 Dec 2020

Waitākere Ranges track re-openings delight board

News that 11 tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are now open in time for summer following upgrades to make them safe to use and reduce the spread of kauri dieback has delighted Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 4 Dec 2020

Child safety a priority in Papakura

Increasing housing developments around Walters Road have left Papakura Local Board members concerned for the safety of schoolchildren using the area.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Development 2 Dec 2020

The transformation of Tyler Street is about to begin

A more people-friendly Tyler Street is on the horizon as the Creating Safer Streets – Tyler Street Pilot gets underway.

Development 2 Dec 2020

Ceremony marks the completion of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna

The new car park, on the corner of Huron, Northcroft and Auburn streets, is now complete and will open its doors to Takapuna locals and visitors from Thursday 3 December 2020.

Events

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

07 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Inside the Garden: Drawing and Painting from Nature

This workshop is designed to inspire your creativity in a supportive studio environment.

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Financial Literacy Program

Free Financial Literacy Program lead by Susan.P who's worked in banks for over 15 years and has a...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time

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

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

08 May 2026 - 09 May 2026

Wizard of Oz | Live in Concert

Join Dorothy and her friends on this fantastical quest to find the Wizard.

09 May 2026

Cyanotype Workshop

Experiment with exposure, shadow, and UV light to create your own unique print using natural mate...