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Community 12 Dec 2025

Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council

Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.

Arts 10 Dec 2025

From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community 

Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Kids / Family 7 Dec 2025

Top free summer experiences in Whau

We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park

Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

Community 2 Dec 2025

Mamma Mia: Mt Albert Library celebrates five decades

Mt Albert celebrates 50 years of operating in the community.

Events

18 Feb 2026

Auckland and the invasion of Waikato

Join us for this interesting korero with acclaimed author Dr Vincent O'Malley.

18 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

Rainbow Perler Craft

Craft designs that you, your friends and whanau can wear with Pride.

18 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Preschool Fun

Singing, dancing and rhymes to celebrate the Lunar New Year with your little one.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero Robots, 3D Printing and Makey Makey...

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

19 Feb 2026

ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the vibrant sounds of Aotearoa New Zealand's Asian Diasporic musici...

19 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Terrific Tots

As a special Lunar New Year celebration, we will be sharing a brand-new board book read by the au...