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Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2015

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 29 Sep 2015

Housing area takes shape

Tāmaki Redevelopment Company, in partnership with Housing New Zealand, plans to build approximately 400 new homes in Glen Innes.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Aquatic centre upgrade making waves

Patrons are beginning to enjoy the benefits of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre’s redevelopment.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Community grants in Franklin

Franklin Local Board has new principles guiding how community grants are allocated and managed.

Plans / Projects 28 Sep 2015

Centre plan to help shape Milford

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has adopted the Milford Centre Plan.

Beaches 28 Sep 2015

Supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum

Manukau Harbour is benefiting from the support of local boards.

Community 28 Sep 2015

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.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Community project a success

The Warkworth Cement Works Walkway is proving how successful community-led projects can be when supported by local board and Auckland Council funding.

Events

22 Jul 2026

Beginners guide to fruit tree pruning

Perfect for home gardeners looking to gain confidence and practical skills.

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Home Made

Five artists, each one exploring their own answer to what home looks, sounds and feels like.

22 Jul 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A fun session promoting active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers.

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

24 Jul 2026

Reconnecting with enchantment

Reconnect with a sense of enchantment and discover the magic already present in the objects you h...

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

25 Jul 2026

Botanical soda workshop

Learn to craft elegant, naturally fermented, zero-alcohol sodas using aromatic herbs, warming spi...