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Playgrounds 17 Jan 2024

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground

A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

Pest plants 17 Jan 2024

Aotea residents help tackle pest weed problem

A new initiative educates and supports weed control measures on the island.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Dec 2023

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Dec 2023

Te Ara Tukutuku Vision supported by local board

Plans for the creation of a living green open space on the Waitematā harbour have been endorsed by Waitematā Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2023

When art and infrastructure meet climate resilience in prized city park

The much-anticipated upgrade of Myers Park is now complete.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Dec 2023

Growing connections with our Japanese sister city

An apricot blossom tree has been planted to symbolise the ongoing relationship between Tāmaki Makaurau and its Japanese sister city Fukuoka.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Niu Gold Mountain (2024)

An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

QUEENS

Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Sep 2024

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...

30 May 2024 - 25 Jul 2024

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

This is a flat, accessible two-kilometre walk.

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

26 Jul 2024

Free Japanese Film Screening - Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

“Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” is the heartwarming and moving comedy drama

26 Jul 2024

Layering Surfaces Demonstration

Introducing a new series of ceramic sessions from established artists and potters.

26 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Waiheke library is turning 10

Come along to join us to celebrate 10 years serving the community, with talks, readings, songs, l...