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Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2023

Money found to improve softball facilities

Money has been added to the budget to improve softball facilities at Colin Lawrie Reserve.

Community 13 Mar 2023

Agencies work to rehome flood-hit families

Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board staff are working alongside Kāinga Ora - the largest housing owner in the area - to meet the needs of families hit by flooding.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

People of Midtown
Development 8 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2023

Concrete to make way for natural waterway

Concrete channels in Blackgate Reserve are to be replaced with natural waterways.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Have your say 6 Mar 2023

Potential Annual Budget impacts on Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

It’s now more important than ever to tell us what you care about in your area to help with tough decisions on Auckland’s annual budget.

Events

30 Mar 2023

APO | The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Romantic Rhapsody

Passionate music farewells the joys of life, but inevitably the piece ends with a ghostly lament under the inescapable rhythm of the oars.

30 Mar 2023

Beginners Guide to Bird Identification

Learn how to identify common birds found in our neighbourhoods, and monitoring methods for bird counts and predators.

30 Mar 2023

Free Silent Disco Kids Adventures - Sea Odyssey Edition

Gear up with headphones and follow an interactive Sea Odyssey story that takes place on one of the deserted islands.

30 Mar 2023

Moanaroa Storytelling and Cook Islands Drumming

Enjoy a storytelling journey with an interactive Cook Islands drumming session.

30 Mar 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

WICKED the Musical

Wicked is one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, and it will be staged at Auckland’s SkyCity Theatre for a limited season in April 2023.

30 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

At the Back of the Fridge, & Shopping with a List - Love Food Hate Waste

Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.

30 Mar 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Tara McLeod: About type exhibition

The works on display show Tara’s collaborations with Aotearoa-based poets and artists and include his ideas about typography, letterforms, art, life, and book design.

23 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

Explore Henderson Bike Trails

You need to provide your own bike and be capable of riding up to 1.5 hour.