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Community news 5 Jun 2026

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Saving community services in Manurewa

Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases. 

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Flow state for Onehunga: new flow bowl drops in

Local skaters are dropping in like its hot at Onehunga’s new flow bowl. 

Community news 29 May 2026

Pan-Pacific Hub plans move forward

Manurewa Local Board has appointed Elika Consulting Group (ECG) to lead community engagement and feasibility investigations for the proposed hub at Clendon Reserve.

Community news 29 May 2026

One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke

For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.

Development 27 May 2026

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment news 20 May 2026

Volunteers restore park, vandalism threatens progress

Friends of Churchill Park help with the planting, pest and weed control in Glendowie's largest park.

Events

13 Aug 2026

Sheku Plays Elgar

The sensational British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the biggest stars of the moment, his...

13 Aug 2026

Taking the DNA journey

Learn how to build your family tree.

13 Aug 2026

Writing Workshop: Gavin Strawhan

Join us for a writing workshop facilitated by award-winning author and scriptwriter Gavin Strawhan.

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

14 Aug 2026

Waiuku Genealogy

Every name has a story - come discover yours.

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

15 Aug 2026

Atomic Returns

Atomic brings together a who’s-who of Aotearoa’s most celebrated musicians for a high-voltage cel...

15 Aug 2026

Crime Writing Workshop: Angus McLean

Get inside the mind of homicide detectives in this workshop with ex-police officer, private inves...