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Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Better playground spot in Ōtara Town Centre? You tell us!

Ōtara Town Centre's new playground is being led by local rangatahi, and the community can help shape the design and choose the location.

Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Parks / Outdoors 30 May 2025

Celebrating Te Rimutahi, Ponsonby’s new outdoor space

Te Rimutahi, a vibrant new civic space on Ponsonby Road, is now open for locals and visitors to relax and gather.

Community 29 May 2025

Seniors have entered the chat

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel left behind—especially if you didn’t grow up with tech.

Community 29 May 2025

Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects

Forty local groups shared $566,612 in the Upper Harbour Local Board’s final grants round of the year.

Events

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come join our friendly group where you can hear about good books from other keen readers and shar...

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

05 Mar 2026

Question time: A lecture by Maria Lind

Hear leading international curator and our Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international gues...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

05 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Financial Literacy Program

Free Financial Literacy Program lead by Susan.P who's worked in banks for over 15 years and has a...