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Community 31 Oct 2017

One 'Hell' of an opening

Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Central Auckland: please get your rubbish out before 7am

If you live in central Auckland, your rubbish bin collection time will be changing from 9 October 2017 – make sure you don’t miss the truck!

Community 31 Oct 2017

Rural halls a hit in Franklin

It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.

Development 30 Oct 2017

Mana whenua collaborate on bus station design

The Manukau Bus Station is being developed in partnership with mana whenua.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Waitematā Good Citizen Awards 2017

Community individuals and groups were celebrated for making Waitematā a great place to live.

Arts 26 Oct 2017

Internationally acclaimed artist brings Justice to Freyberg Place

If you’ve taken a stroll through Freyberg Place recently you might have spotted the scales of Justice on the O’Connell Street façade of the new look Ellen Melville Centre.

Transport 26 Oct 2017

Roads reinstated after CRL construction

Check out the latest updates on the CRL construction.

Development 26 Oct 2017

Watch: Auckland city centre development

Auckland has a renewed vision for the city centre and waterfront, with the opportunity to deliver a high-quality urban environment and well-integrated public transport.

Events

15 Jul 2026

Swirly star lantern

Design your own swirly star lantern to celebrate Matariki.

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

More cheer in Beethoven’s lithe Second Symphony, with its generous slow movement and breathless f...

17 Jul 2026

Matariki potluck and art

Free community event for all to come through and celebrate Matariki together through kai and art.

18 Jul 2026

Come Together - Radiohead

The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

20 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Oranga Kākahu Project

Help us create the centre piece that will be on display at the newly refurbished Oranga Community...