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Community 29 Jul 2025

Old Point Chev library finds a new home in the South Pacific

Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said goodbye to the library – and now it’s Mālō e lelei from Tonga after a successful recycling project. 

Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa park changes

There will be dog-walking changes around four of Puketāpapa’s parks and reserves from Friday 1 August – with new rules for where dogs can be taken on or off-leash put in place.  

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Community 14 Jul 2025

Connected communities: Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward accredited as a welcoming community

The Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards are now accredited as a Committed - Welcoming Community by Immigration New Zealand, for their work to support newcomers and to build more inclusive communities. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Albert-Eden allocates $31.2m for 2025/2026

Pt Chev's Coyle Park playground will be upgraded as part of the 25/26 funding plans

Community 10 Jul 2025

Future funding: Puketāpapa invests $18.7m for 2025/2026

The 25/26 plan includes more upgrades to Taurangi.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Events

03 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Auckland Quiltmakers show and market

Come and see an exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts.

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Atua Wāhine ki te Rangi

A four-piece artistic and educational tribute dedicated to the female Māori deities who reside wi...

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Mt Albert

Join us these July School Holidays and celebrate Matariki!

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Mt Roskill

Join us for some exciting events during the school holidays!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Peata Larkin: Silent Kōrero

This exhibition is conceived as a gathering - a quiet hui of conversations that have unfolded in...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Epsom

Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Epsom Library!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - MOTAT

This July, explore how lenses and optics shape the way we see everything around us.

07 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

LGBT+ Craft Club

Build community, and work on your projects in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space!