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Playgrounds 1 Dec 2015

Play space set to make a splash

Albert-Eden Local Board is providing a new play space at Waterview Reserve, with interactive water play, a playground waka, fale-inspired shade, a volleyball net, barbecues and drinking fountains.

Development 30 Nov 2015

Lysaght Building lights up GridAKL innovation precinct

GridAKL opened in 2014, and is entering an exciting new phase.

Exhibition 30 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura

From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.

Beaches 27 Nov 2015

Driving permits for some west coast beaches

Recognising that driving on the beach is very different from driving on the road, the council has a permit system in place for people wanting to drive on the very popular Muriwai and Kariotahi beaches.

Plans / Projects 26 Nov 2015

North Rodney council proposed

The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club enters the drone zone

A surveillance drone will help save lives at Karekare.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Ōrākei Community Patrol celebrates milestone

The Ōrākei Community Patrol has celebrated an important milestone in its goal to provide greater safety for the Ōrākei suburb.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Kaipātiki Local Board celebrates five years

Auckland Council’s five-year milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Kaipātiki Local Board over this time.

Events

22 Nov 2025

Tātai Hono: Whakapapa Research Open Day

Broaden your understanding of whakapapa research by attending our Tātai Hono open day, run by our...

22 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Stitching anew

Stitch stories and emotions into fabric with Prairie Hatchard-McGill.

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Balloon Dog

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, he...

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Gold Star Open Week

Discover our expo showcase, sharing the story of how a small community of volunteers transformed...

18 Oct 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Taster pottery workshops

Use the slab technique to create a vessel, plate, or simply experiment and go with the flow.

25 Sep 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Pest Free Composting

Learn pest-free composting with DIY tips and a discount on your very own compost system!

19 Sep 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Family History Discovery Talk

Learn search strategies to research and what documents are available.

23 Nov 2025

Create Taonga Puoro (Māori musical instruments)

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition with this grass themed workshop!