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Community 5 Aug 2025

All around the world in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa is one of the most diverse areas in Aotearoa / New Zealand, and this rich diversity is acknowledged and celebrated through the Welcoming Communities programme.

Community 4 Aug 2025

Fantastic Fergusson Domain upgrades on the way

Oranga’s Fergusson Domain is set for a suite of changes – following the adoption of the masterplan and community consultation.

Candidates confirmed
Elections 4 Aug 2025

Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?

A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Aug 2025

Community organisation’s efforts help bird populations grow

Bird populations in Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki are growing with a helping hand from Eastern Bays Songbird Project.

Community 31 Jul 2025

Caring for the Ranges: local board invests in nature and community

A strong commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing has been underlined by Waitākere Ranges Local Board with an investment of almost $400,000. 

Elections 31 Jul 2025

Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022

Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Making the school run safer in Avondale

A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.  

Community 29 Jul 2025

Old Point Chev library finds a new home in the South Pacific

Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said goodbye to the library – and now it’s Mālō e lelei from Tonga after a successful recycling project. 

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026

Orākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

07 Jul 2026

Trash to treasure frames

Get creative these school holidays and turn trash into treasure for Plastic Free July!

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

07 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Matariki clay creations

Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...

07 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

July school holidays - Albany

Have fun at Albany Village Library!