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Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

Explore our great outdoors

Get active outdoors and explore the Upper Harbour area’s beautiful parks, scenic coastal reserves and picturesque bush walks.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fort Takapuna barracks restored

Two very special heritage buildings are now restored and will soon be available for the community to enjoy.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities

Howick Local Board funds community groups to provide transport for seniors, handbooks and programmes for secondary schools and local radio stations.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities in the Waitematā area

Waitematā Local Board funds a range of arts programmes that help artists and members of the community. Find out if you are eligible under Auckland Council’s Community Grants Programme.

Transport 29 Sep 2015

New pontoon at Half Moon Bay

Plans are confirmed for a new pontoon and other improvements in the area.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

New arrivals at Highfield Garden Reserve

New arrivals have given locals and visitors something to bray about.

Development 29 Sep 2015

A game-changing development

Panuku Development Auckland is the result of a merger between council-controlled organisations Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL) and Waterfront Auckland.

Music 29 Sep 2015

Te Oro music and arts centre

The long-held community dream of a music and arts centre for young people in Glen Innes and surrounding suburbs is now a reality.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026

Orākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Poi making - Epsom

Celebrate Matariki with us by learning how to create your very own poi!

07 Jul 2026

Trash to treasure frames

Get creative these school holidays and turn trash into treasure for Plastic Free July!

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

07 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

Matariki clay creations

Kids will learn fun sculpting techniques to build a colourful masterpiece with a Matariki theme t...