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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

22 Jun 2025

Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor & C.P.E.Bach Magnificat

The concert is conducted by Bach Musica NZ's Music & Artistic Director, Rita Paczian.

22 Jun 2025

Picture perfect

Learn new techniques and improve your photography skills.

22 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Karangahape Māori Art Hīkoi

A FREE guided tour, with Māori tour guide Grayson Goffe.

22 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Matariki Māori Art Hīkoi

Prepare to be amazed at the celebration of light, form, scale, and life that has been developed f...

22 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Waitawa Regional Park - Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

23 Jun 2025

What you need to know with Macular Degeneration

Learn how to protect your sight and stay informed about macular degeneration with expert Phillipp...

23 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Ihirangaranga

Abstract explorations and personal reflections combine to create an otherworldly plane that engag...

24 Jun 2025

Bike Maintenance

Our Bike Maintenance course shows you what each part of a bike is, how it works, and what you nee...