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Elections 2 Oct 2025

Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?

Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.

Community 1 Oct 2025

The formidable Sandra Coney steps down after 24 years

Sandra Coney is stepping down after 24 years of public service.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Community 15 Sep 2025

Brazilian community group finds home in Henderson

Brasileirinhos Aotearoa New Zealand Charitable Trust has secured a new home at Glen Haven Cottage in Tūī Glen Reserve, Henderson, after more than a decade of moving between venues. 

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2025

Fresh air and fresh tracks: Explore West Auckland’s natural beauty on foot

From coastal clifftops to lush native forest, bustling town centres to peaceful riverside paths, West Auckland offers some of the most varied and rewarding walks in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 4 Sep 2025

Sole Māori names for nine more parks across Waitākere Ranges

Nine more parks in the Waitākere Ranges now carry sole Māori names, replacing their existing English ones.

Events

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

01 May 2026 - 02 May 2026

Watching Paint Dry (Live!)

"There’s real beauty in Watching Paint Dry.” - The Theatre Tourist “A masterpiece.” - Theatreview...

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Team Up 2 Clean Up is run by Earth Action Trust as part of our flagship anti-litter campaign. Thi...

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball: Te Atatū Peninsula

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics!