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Community 11 Dec 2024

Papakura gets ready for emergencies

A new tool to help prepare for emergencies has been put in place.

Community 11 Dec 2024

Honda Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards

South Auckland local boards continuously supporting the sporting talent of Manukau City.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Dec 2024

New Māori name in Glen Eden park links astrology and whenua

Te Kakau, formerly known as Sunvue Park, was named by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki as the sole name for the park.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2024

Top 10 city centre memories of 2024

Reflecting on 2024 in the city centre, we’ve compiled a list of milestones (among many) the Auckland Council group is proud to have delivered.

Community 9 Dec 2024

Waste nothing in Wesley beefs up

Auckland’s largest mid-week markets, Wesley Market could soon be upgraded with a shiny new waste management system.

Community 9 Dec 2024

Safety a priority at Manurewa intersection

Auckland Transport has been asked to explain why work to improve Grand View and Hill roads needs to mean car park losses.

Community 9 Dec 2024

You're making a splash in Papakura

Papakura residents are making great use of Auckland Council facilities.

Community 9 Dec 2024

Transformation of Tāmaki parks to kick off from early 2025

Reserves in Auckland’s eastern suburb of Tāmaki are about to undergo a major facelift, with new park facilities, pathways and additional high-quality open spaces to be rolled out for the local community.

Events

28 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

Embroidery Display

It will include a display of pieces for our annual Elizabeth Ellett Challenge, pieces for our Pre...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...

14 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Intergenerational life writing workshops

The stories you will hear from other people will open your mind and give you things to contemplat...