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Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2019

Road safety a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

Ōrākei Local Board has identified several sites in need of safety improvements following discussion with schools across the area.

Plans / Projects 14 Aug 2019

Park and ride to open at Lloyd Elsmore Park

A park and ride facility at Lloyd Elsmore Park opens on 19 August with free secure parking for 300 cars for commuters using the shuttle bus service to Panmure Station.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Group works for sustainable future in Papakura

Sustainable Papakura members are working tirelessly to protect their local environment.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei

The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Contractor set to be appointed to remove Titirangi Chickens

The removal and rehoming of the chickens from Titirangi Village is a step closer, following the news that Auckland Council is set to appoint a contractor.

Libraries 13 Aug 2019

Central City Library set to dress the city green

A partnership between Auckland Council and New Zealand Fashion Week is bringing sustainable fashion to the Central City Library.

City Rail Link 12 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes under the Central Post Office

The 107-year-old Central Post Office building on Queen Street has had a facelift, raising 2mm to allow for CRL work underneath.

Plans / Projects 9 Aug 2019

Safety improvements planned for roads in Albany

A long-awaited roadwork project in Albany has been given the go-ahead to relieve congestion and improve safety in the area.

Events

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...