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Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Development 16 Jun 2025

Help choose the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project

Two proposed options are on the table for the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project, and public feedback is being sought to help shape the future of this much-loved route.

Events

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

11 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Birkenhead Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Korean / English Bilingual Rhymetime at Glenfield Library

Join us for music, stories and rhymes in this Korean / English bilingual Rhyme and Storytime.

14 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

English Conversation Group

Come along, practice speaking English, and make new friends! Everyone is welcome!

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...