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Have your say 13 Jul 2020

Help shape a plan for Upper Harbour's future

Upper Harbour Local Board has come up with a plan for their community's future, now they need local input to make sure they have it right.

Waste 10 Jul 2020

Matakawau recycling drop-off site to close

The Matakawau recycling drop-off spot, shut during the COVID-19 lockdown, is to close permanently.

Playgrounds 7 Jul 2020

Devonport’s new destination playground opened

A new playground has been completed and opened in time for the school holidays at Windsor Park, Devonport.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Jul 2020

Grant supports period products and education in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Local board awards grant to local initiative to improve period security and understanding.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Jul 2020

Queen Street enhancements planned for this week

The temporary COVID-19 works installed in the northern end of Queen Street will undergo some refinement this week.

Arts 7 Jul 2020

New mural in Papakura for the Instagram age

A new mural in Papakura is designed to provide different backdrops for Instagram posts.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Great Barrier inorganic collection starts this month

Items will be collected on 21-22 May on Great Barrier Island. Read to find out what items are accepted, and which date applies to you.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke, it's time to book your inorganic collection

If you're a Waiheke resident, you can now book a pick-up for Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service, which starts on the island on 5 February 2018.

Events

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

08 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Rumpelstiltskin

An original retelling of a beloved classic, this innovative theatre adventure features live music...

08 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Self-guided Matariki Hikoi

Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki open mic and community meal

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

09 Jul 2026

Matariki short films

In celebration of Matariki, Day One Hāpai te Haeata Films with Corban Estate Arts Centre presents...

09 Jul 2026

Matariki spoken word performance

Through poetry, we will remember and tell stories about those we have lost and reflect on how we...

09 Jul 2026

Poi making - Parnell

Join us to celebrate Matariki these school holidays by making poi!