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Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Community 1 May 2025

Back to the future: replica Panmure sign finds a new home

A replica version of the Panmure sign will stand tall over the next year – just down the road from the original's location – to a new site along the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. 

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Help shape your future hangout spots

The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. What should your next go-to spot look like?

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Community 29 Apr 2025

Local Board leads the way with fresh Pacific perspective 

The first Pan-Pacific Strategy for Manurewa is being created to strengthen Pacific voices in local politics and decision-making.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

13 Jul 2026

Harakeke at Epsom Library

Learn to weave harakeke here at Epsom Library!

13 Jul 2026

Toi Manawa Māori Bone Carving

Come and enjoy a fun day making a beautiful Māori taonga (pendant) from beef bone and pauā shell.

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Ngā Pātaki mā Matariki

Kōrero about Matariki in our kaupapa Māori space with our Māori research specialists.

14 Jul 2026

Kids' star craft

Kids will learn simple weaving techniques using bright multi-colour yarn to create a beautiful st...

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.

15 Jul 2026

Swirly star lantern

Design your own swirly star lantern to celebrate Matariki.

15 Jul 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki

Come along for storytelling from different cultures, performances, workshops and kai.