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Akl Paths 5 May 2025

Franklin Paths Programme moves to delivery

Getting around Franklin is about to get a whole lot easier and more enjoyable — thanks to a major investment in new paths, crossings, and walkways.  

Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Community 1 May 2025

Back to the future: replica Panmure sign finds a new home

A replica version of the Panmure sign will stand tall over the next year – just down the road from the original's location – to a new site along the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. 

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Help shape your future hangout spots

The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. What should your next go-to spot look like?

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Events

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...

30 Jul 2026

Mozart 39

Mozart’s translucent, sunlit symphony rounds off the programme with weightless elegance.

30 Jul 2026

Winter wonder guided walk

Step into the Auckland Botanic Garden this winter for a free guided walk filled with seasonal col...

30 Jul 2026

World Embroidery Day

The East Auckland Embroiderers' Guild will be working on their embroidery projects, answering que...

30 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Takapuna Winter Lights

This free, family-friendly festival transforms central Takapuna into a spectacular winter wonderl...

30 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

Threads of the Cook Islands - Tivaevae Exhibition

Celebrate the beauty, tradition and storytelling of Cook Islands tivaevae at Papatoetoe Museum’s...

02 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Go Beyond The Book

Come and join us in a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your library - from eBo...

02 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Shakespeare Aloud

Come along and experience the humour, intensity and joy of Shakespeare.