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Akl Paths 5 May 2025

Franklin Paths Programme moves to delivery

Getting around Franklin is about to get a whole lot easier and more enjoyable — thanks to a major investment in new paths, crossings, and walkways.  

Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Community 1 May 2025

Back to the future: replica Panmure sign finds a new home

A replica version of the Panmure sign will stand tall over the next year – just down the road from the original's location – to a new site along the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. 

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Help shape your future hangout spots

The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. What should your next go-to spot look like?

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Local Events

01 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Matariki ki Ōtara

A night of lights and entertainment, featuring local bands and music artists, supported by our lo...

01 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Tūrama

Transforming the street into an outdoor sculpture walk, Tūrama will help you rediscover the Waiho...

02 Jul 2025

Watercare Rain Gauges

Highland Park Library is delighted to welcome back Watercare Education for an interactive session.

03 Jul 2025

Harakeke Weaving with Whaea Deidre

Weave a fish or a star and connect with Waitā – the Matariki star linked to our oceans.

03 Jul 2025

Matariki Navigators feat Bharu

Award winning producer and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Haru aka Bharu will drive the helm of th...

03 Jul 2025

Matariki storytime and songs

Let’s celebrate Matariki with songs and interactive bilingual stories!

03 Jul 2025

School holiday storytime

School holiday storytime with author Hydie Bale-Hands reading her book "Andy & the little rimu tr...

04 Jul 2025

Kite Making

Matariki in flight: create your own kite!