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Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Emergency Recovery 9 Jun 2025

Albert-Eden Storm Recovery - Progress and What’s Ahead

A storm recovery update for the Albert-Eden Local Board area, across roads, parks, facilities and homes

Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Events

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.

28 Mar 2026

Author Talk - Laura Vincent

We invite you to a morning chatting with Laura Vincent about “Hoods Landing”, her debut work of f...

28 Mar 2026

Illuminate Market 2026

Bring your whānau and friends along to this joyful community event featuring market stalls, delic...