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7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

Environment 4 Nov 2016

Auckland Council wins top prize at NZ River Awards

The Wai Care team accepted the ‘Most Improved’ award at last night’s NZ River Awards, for its work to improve water quality in the Puhinui Stream.

Transport 4 Nov 2016

A sneak peek behind the CRL hoardings

If you’ve wondered what’s going on behind the colourful City Rail Link (CRL) hoardings at the corners of Victoria and Wellesley streets, here’s a peek.

3 Nov 2016

Waitematā Local Board judicial recount result

Vernon Tava confirmed as Waitematā Local board member.

Kids / Family 3 Nov 2016

YMCA celebrates 20 years at Mt Albert centre

The YMCA is celebrating 20 years of running the council-owned Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre.

Development 2 Nov 2016

New station, New Network all go in south Auckland

Auckland's newest transport centre at Otahuhu Station was opened on Saturday 29 October, and the New Network has launched for buses in south Auckland.

Events

26 Jan 2026

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026

Celebrate Auckland’s birthday on the water at the 186th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta – the wo...

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

27 Jan 2026

Wandering through Waitangi

Come to our fun session to learn insider tips and tricks on visiting Waitangi and plan your next...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.