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Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2025

Hibiscus and Bays grants support 31 local projects

Thirty-one local groups have received nearly $195,000 in the final grants round of the year from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 3 Jun 2025

Imrie Park needs more WOW for the whole crowd

From basic to brilliant: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residents are needed to help transform Imrie Park playground.

Events

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

08 Oct 2026

Piringatahi: A heritage feast

Come along and browse a curated selection of cookbooks from 1714 to the present.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.