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Community 30 Sep 2016

Festive weekend celebrated

Auckland communities celebrated the festive season this past weekend with four local board Christmas events held in Onehunga, Three Kings, Balmoral and St Heliers.

Transport 28 Sep 2016

First stage of East-West Link underway

Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have marked the start of work on the East-West Link roading project, which is one of the Government’s top priorities in Auckland.

Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Transport 30 Aug 2016

New signs to warn overheight trucks at Penrose

An improved warning system has been installed on Auckland's Southern Motorway to reduce the number of high vehicles crashing into Penrose Bridge.

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Housing 11 May 2016

Get help to make your home warm and healthy

Transform your rental property into a healthy, energy-efficient home.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Events

08 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Self-guided Matariki Hikoi

Follow the path and learn a little about te taiao (the environment) and the Matariki stars.

09 Jul 2026

3D design and coding

Join BrainPlay at Glen Innes Library these school holidays for fun, hands-on coding and 3D design...

09 Jul 2026

Matariki spoken word performance

Through poetry, we will remember and tell stories about those we have lost and reflect on how we...

09 Jul 2026

School Holiday Open Day

A free community school holiday event open to all ages and whānau friendly!

09 Jul 2026

Stars and Knots: A Matariki craft workshop

Gather, create and connect through the art of macramé.

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

09 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Out & About Winter Programme - Maungakiekie-Tamaki

There's plenty happening across Maungakiekie-Tāmaki this winter, with free activities for tamarik...