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Whanau friendly 6 Mar 2017

New childcare centre opens in Stanmore Bay

A new Kauri Kids childcare centre offering quality early childhood education and care opens tomorrow at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre.

Community 3 Mar 2017

Rehabilitation through recycling

A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.

Housing 20 Feb 2017

Developer confirmed for council-owned Hobsonville Point site

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed Avanda Group as the housing developer for Stage Two of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Explore the northern Waitematā Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board is encouraging residents to explore their blue backyard this summer.

Heritage 9 Dec 2016

Historic homestead becomes community hub

Millwater residents are impressed with the fully restored Stoney Homestead, which will soon open as the neighbourhood community hub.

Community 7 Dec 2016

Slam dunk for northern basketballers

The new Spark basketball court in Albany's Hooton Reserve is officially open.

Whanau friendly 29 Nov 2016

Sherwood Playground a hit with kids

Excited children and their parents joined the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a celebration at the upgraded playground at Sherwood Reserve, Browns Bay.

Educational 9 Nov 2016

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - North

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...