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Community 12 Dec 2025

15 years on: Auckland Council’s eastern boards reflect on progress

Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region. 

Community 12 Dec 2025

Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities

From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council

Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.

Arts 10 Dec 2025

From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community 

Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park

Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

Events

11 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Warkworth Library summer holiday programme

Explore, create and play all summer long with free holiday fun at the library!

10 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Orbital

Drift into a meditative, astronaut-guided journey that lets you experience Earth’s breathtaking “...

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

07 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Northcote Library

Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.

06 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Wellsford Library Summer School Holiday fun

Our summer reading adventures start here!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...