![Hero image](/media/elnbdd1j/discover.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=520&rnd=132684042841400000)
Local
News
![](/media/2v0nwvky/youth-voice-strong-in-waitematā.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511250230000)
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.
![](/media/k2ajrt5c/housing-area-takes-shape.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511026670000)
Housing area takes shape
Tāmaki Redevelopment Company, in partnership with Housing New Zealand, plans to build approximately 400 new homes in Glen Innes.
![](/media/x53i5d14/aquatic-centre-upgrade-makingwaves-442.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511052800000)
Aquatic centre upgrade making waves
Patrons are beginning to enjoy the benefits of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre’s redevelopment.
![](/media/oicj1hog/communitygrantsinfranklin442.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511184930000)
Community grants in Franklin
Franklin Local Board has new principles guiding how community grants are allocated and managed.
![](/media/ejdjyzii/centreplanmilford442.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511173800000)
Centre plan to help shape Milford
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has adopted the Milford Centre Plan.
![](/media/rajcmcvh/manukauharbourforum442.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682511141330000)
Supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum
Manukau Harbour is benefiting from the support of local boards.
![](/media/pkaoqyz5/compost-collective.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682510890970000)
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.
![](/media/qm1lm30k/communityprojectasuccess442-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132682510862700000)
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
![](/media/c2fmia13/robogals-school-holidays.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133627459476100000)
Parnell Library July School Holidays
Come along for fun school holiday activities.
![](/media/2ozpshk5/matariki.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133624874562030000)
Free July school holiday fun at Mt Roskill Library
Come and have some interactive fun this school holiday.
![](/media/nwtlxezh/6678cb78816bf.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133649129605430000)
Holiday Jam Program 6 - 16yrs
Parents and guardians, get ready for a laid-back yet enriching holiday programme for your kids an...
![](/media/tqrmrnnv/our-auckland-july-school-holiday-seabird-mask-maritime.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133637064094600000)
July School Holidays | Brilliant Seabirds
Join us during the July School Holidays for a day of creativity and discovery at our new exhibiti...
![](/media/1jsnxm1c/childrensday_image.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133630998457670000)
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Winter School Holiday Programme
Join us for active and creative school holiday programmes for children aged 5 - 13 years.
![](/media/5snkyeco/1.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133649131925130000)
Ngaa Hararei Kura ki Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini
Haere mai and join us for these exciting events these school holidays.
![](/media/nkjfhfcf/23-pro-0775_libraries_school_holidays_july_23_matariki_-_digital_screen_portrait_1080_x_1920px_proof_page-0001.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133637041146500000)
Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library
Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.
![](/media/dw5abrgw/july-school-holidays-2024.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133636975349530000)
School Holidays at Waimahia / Clendon Library
Join us these school holidays at Te Matariki Clendon Library.