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Tackling Auckland's housing shortage
Youth voice strong in Waitematā
Waitematā has become the first of Auckland’s local boards to sign up to the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative.
Housing area takes shape
Tāmaki Redevelopment Company, in partnership with Housing New Zealand, plans to build approximately 400 new homes in Glen Innes.
Aquatic centre upgrade making waves
Patrons are beginning to enjoy the benefits of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre’s redevelopment.
Community grants in Franklin
Franklin Local Board has new principles guiding how community grants are allocated and managed.
Centre plan to help shape Milford
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has adopted the Milford Centre Plan.
Supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum
Manukau Harbour is benefiting from the support of local boards.
Flex your green fingers
Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.
Events
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026
Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.
Family Day Out
Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.
Family history research workshops 2026
Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...
Intergenerational life writing workshops
The stories you will hear from other people will open your mind and give you things to contemplat...
Seasonal fridge pickle workshop
Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...
Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026
Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...
