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Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Plans / Projects 16 Sep 2020

Harbourview-Orangihina marae development takes next step

Henderson-Massey Local Board will request Auckland Council amend legacy council resolutions, paving the way for the Te Atatū Marae Coalition Trust to be given future tenure to develop a marae at Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula.

Community 16 Sep 2020

Lease decision paves way for community recycling centre in Auckland central

A new community recycling centre for central Auckland at the Western Springs Garden is a step closer after an Albert-Eden Local Board decision on a community lease for a site at 956 Great North Road.

Environment 15 Sep 2020

Wasp nest discovery a timely summer reminder

A nest home to tens of thousands of wasps found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a reminder of the threat the common wasp can pose.

Community 15 Sep 2020

Residents speak up on Manurewa Local Board Plan

People in Manurewa have made hundreds of local board plan submissions, and more than any other local board.

Plans / Projects 14 Sep 2020

Hurstmere Road now one-way with completion of Anzac and Lake Rd intersections

Auckland Council’s Hurstmere Road transformation is well underway with the completion of the intersections at either end of what is now a one-way road, which will create a pedestrian-friendly retail boulevard within Takapuna’s town centre.

Waste 14 Sep 2020

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

Events

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

30 May 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

Rhymetime with Stories at Manukau Library

Sing, dance & story time!

21 Mar 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Songs and rhymes for the little ones!

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

20 Dec 2025

AktiveZone Christmas Showcase

Celebrate Pacific arts, dance, music, and crafts at AktiveZone showcase.

20 Dec 2025

Crafty Christmas - Upcycled City Edition

Bring your own upcycled materials or use our stash of crafty goodies to craft your own addition t...