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Elections 20 May 2025

Why stand for council?

Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.

Plans / Projects 19 May 2025

East Coast Bays Community Centre upgrade gets the go-ahead

The design for an extensive upgrade of the community centre has got the green light from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 19 May 2025

Full house backs Marina Fitness

More than 50 people came to the board meeting to support the extension, and the Howick Local Board has agreed to renew Marina Fitness’s lease for another three years.

Community 19 May 2025

A play plan that even Spider-Man can’t resist

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s exciting new play plan is bringing next-level fun to our neighbourhood—so good, even your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man would swing by for a play!

Sports / Leisure 16 May 2025

Converting for the win - New lease for North Shore Rugby Club

Tries will keep coming at one of the country’s oldest rugby clubs, after Devonport-Takapuna Local Board agreed a new long-term lease for North Shore Rugby Club.

Community 16 May 2025

Safer school streets for Mt Albert

Getting to and from school will be safer for Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School.

Community 15 May 2025

Temporary closure of Ōtara Library

Ōtara Library is temporarily closed while important repair work is carried out, following recent rain and signs that parts of the ceiling need fixing.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Puketāpapa Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Events

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

04 Jul 2026

Opening of Tatty Naff

Join us for an exhibition transforming the gallery into a 1970s inspired whare.

04 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Tuhia ki ngā Whetū

This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi

A four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside wi...

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

You are invited to write your aspirations for Matariki on one of the wishbones in the kono (baske...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Grey Lynn Pukapuka Taonga

Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Challenge

Visit each Howick Local Board library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique lim...