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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.

Howick Ward Events

26 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taniwha

Join Mereana and her friends as they protect their neighbourhood from a mysterious threat in this...

26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits

Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits.

27 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Grab your coffee and join us for a lively discussion on any book you've read!

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Book Chat

Fourth Thursday of every month except April.

27 Jun 2025

Celebrate Matariki with Oranga Community Centre

Celebrate Matariki at the Oranga Community Centre with free kai, performances, karaoke and more.

27 Jun 2025

Mānawatia a Matariki

Through waiata, haka and storytelling, tamariki express the importance of caring for Papatūānuku...

27 Jun 2025

Māoriland Film Festival Screening at Lake House Arts

This event reflects the themes of Matariki whakapapa, remembrance and renewal through the lens of...

27 Jun 2025

Matariki Celebrations at Wesley

Matariki Celebrations at Wesley is a free community event, open to everyone.