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Community 3 Sep 2024

Free pools continue to make a splash

Thousands make use of free access to swimming pools.

Arts 3 Sep 2024

Visitors get an inter-planetary experience at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Other worlds has arrived in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Environment 30 Aug 2024

Help decide our shoreline's future

Give feedback on the draft Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Aotea Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Community 30 Aug 2024

Engaging with Waitematā Local Board

From observing local workshops to talking to elected members. How can you get involved?

Community 30 Aug 2024

East Auckland backs Representation Review proposal

Proposed changes for fairer representation and a Flat Bush subdivision for Howick Local Board have received overwhelming support at 86%.

Community 28 Aug 2024

Step into the realm of ‘Tales of Wāhine’

Through compelling storytelling and striking portraits, Tales of Wāhine is a dynamic exhibition honouring East Auckland’s top female leaders and innovators that Howick Local Board says is a must-see!

Birkenhead Library 28 Aug 2024

Birken-heading into the past

Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.

Events

19 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

These are fun and relaxed parent and baby sessions where we will be reading Flit the Fantail and...

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

27 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Poetry Club

Light refreshments are provided, and attendees are welcome to bring along snacks to share with th...

29 Sep 2024

Auckland's Founding 1840: A Neglected Story

Learn how dependent were the earliest Aucklanders on Māori goodwill.

29 Sep 2024

Chris Priestley and The Unsung Heroes

Join Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes for tales of shipwrecks, pirates, and gold rushes in Aot...

29 Sep 2024

Early Auckland Dance Music When Orchestras Ruled

In addition to music from 'greats' such as Joplin and Gershwin, the programme includes long forgo...

29 Sep 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: The Dawoodi Bohra Vajihi Markaz

Explore Vajihi Markaz with a guided tour and learn about the Dawoodi Bohra community. All welcome!

29 Sep 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Symonds Street Cemetery Tour

Join a free 2-hour tour of Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland’s oldest burial ground with 15,000 g...