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Community 17 Dec 2025

Progress on track for Franklin paths

One hundred metres of concrete path on Shelly Bay Road is now ready for Beachlands residents to stroll, pace, power walk, strut, march, jog, scooter or bike – just in time for summer.

Music 16 Dec 2025

A new beat dropping in Manurewa

Manurewa is about to turn up the volume with Manurewa Rhythms, a vibrant new event designed by youth, for youth. 

Community 15 Dec 2025

More hours for Whau libraries

Come read, play, and enjoy a little extra aircon over summer as two Whau libraries extend their opening hours.

Community 15 Dec 2025

Board funding supports local projects and community wellbeing in Kaipātiki

Kaipātiki Local Board has allocated $180,002 to local arts, sport, wellbeing and community projects across the local board area.

Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Marking a milestone in the west: Auckland Council turns 15

Here in West Auckland, our local boards have played a big part in shaping the story since amalgamation in 2010.

Community 12 Dec 2025

15 years on: Auckland Council’s eastern boards reflect on progress

Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region. 

Community 12 Dec 2025

Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities

From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.

Events

15 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Jazz

Join us for a jazz afternoon at Domain Rotunda with Thabani Gapara, Crystal Chen and Arohana.

15 Feb 2026

New Zealand Children’s Chinese Festival

A vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Chinese culture, designed especially for children and f...

15 Feb 2026

Story Workshop

Come meet Molly Arbuthnott, author of Oscar the Ferry Cat and more.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Yoga and Art Immersion

These Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger poses, flow balanc...

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics! 

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

16 Feb 2026

Life Drawing With A Model with Tony Guo

A fun life drawing class teaching you how to observe a model's pose in real life and translate it...