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Playgrounds 21 Jun 2018

New playground a hit in Weymouth

Kids can run, jump, climb, dig and enjoy water play at a new playground in the Manurewa suburb of Weymouth.

Transport 20 Jun 2018

Franklin Local Board boosts child safety

Franklin Local Board got together with AT to buy child restraints for families in the Franklin area.

Environment 20 Jun 2018

Students take on the moth plant

Auckland high school students take on an unusual challenge – eradicating moth plants pods.

Community 20 Jun 2018

Hibiscus and Bays volunteers honoured in National Volunteer Week

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board thanks volunteers for their hard work and devotion to their community.

Ellen Melville Centre 20 Jun 2018

Ellen Melville Centre wins

The Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place upgrade has been recognised for design excellence.

20 Jun 2018

Nominations open for Howick by-election

Nominations open today 20 June to fill a vacancy on the council’s Governing Body following the passing of Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax.

Beaches 19 Jun 2018

Extensive testing and new signage at Takapuna Beach

The new signage at Takapuna Beach advises people not to swim or play in water coming out of public stormwater outlets.

Environment 19 Jun 2018

Storm uncovers history

Archaeologists are studying a piece of Auckland’s infrastructure history uncovered by April’s storms.

Events

06 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

02 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Digital drop-in sessions

Did you know ….. digital drop-in sessions are now available at Waiheke Library?

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

16 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Parawhenua Kōmaru Solar Tsunamis

Get hands-on with magnets, play with a plasma ball, generate your own electricity, make an aurora...

16 Jun 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Whai

Experience 'Whai', a new and captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams.

12 Jun 2024 - 07 Aug 2024

Taurima

Taurima, the gorgeous crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street, return for the ci...