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Community 15 May 2025

Plastic Fantastic in Puketāpapa

Plastic makes perfect – when it comes to picnic tables – with the Puketāpapa Local Board trialling an innovative and more sustainable way of installing picnic tables.  

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board have helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Elections 14 May 2025

Fono explores why Pasifika should be represented in Auckland elections

At a recent fono (meeting) hosted by Auckland Council’s Pacific People’s Advisory Panel, members urged more Pasifika to participate.

Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

Plaque honours local environment hero

A local environmental star has been recognised with a commemorative plaque.  

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 8 May 2025

Love letters to Waiata Reserve

Find out more about Ōrākei Local Board members' latest park pick.

Local Events

20 Jun 2025

Hautapu ki Takaparawhau

Join us for an exceptionally special celebration of the Māori new year with a traditional hautapu...

20 Jun 2025

Live Storytelling: Whetū Wāhine

Stories under the stars: a Matariki journey

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and d...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki at Matakana Village: Wai, Kai & Kapa Haka

Set beside the beautiful Matakana River, where freshwater meets the sea, this event embraces the...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Open Day 2025

Join us for a short Matariki kōrero under the planetarium stars.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Twilight Market

It offers a unique opportunity to experience Māori art and culture, connect with local creatives,...

20 Jun 2025

Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe: Karakia, Koorero and Kai

Delicious breakfast kai will nourish our bodies and spirits.