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Community 19 Sep 2016

Mount Albert’s new pedestrian link bridge is open

A number of local residents joined Mayor Len Brown and the Albert-Eden Local Board on Saturday to mark a special occasion – the opening of the Mount Albert pedestrian link bridge.

Housing 15 Sep 2016

Latest update on the Three Kings quarry housing development

A proposed housing development on the site of the former Three Kings quarry by Fletcher Residential has been gaining media attention in recent weeks and has culminated in a community meeting.

Environment 24 Aug 2016

Growing healthy neighbourhoods

Albert-Eden Local Board’s latest sustainability initiative has encouraged communities to form ‘econeighbourhoods’.

Community 1 Aug 2016

Point Chev Plaza makeover complete

The square's slippery tiles have been replaced and there is a larger space for public events.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Events

29 May 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Photography exhibition: Heritage in the City

Come and enjoy an exhibition of photographs by Blair Hastings - featuring historic heritage build...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

19 May 2026 - 30 May 2028

Adult story time - Mt Albert

Come along and enjoy inclusive stories, music, movement and connection.

12 May 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Social Gaming

Board games and books, drop in and chill out.

05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Join our guided walks across Auckland’s most cherished natural spaces. These relaxed walks invite...