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Environment 29 Jul 2025

Enviro a go-go for Waiheke Local Board funding

Waiheke’s environmental initiatives will get a major boost in the 25/26 financial year thanks to the local board’s allocation of $419,400 toward its Environmental Programme.

Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jul 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Community 7 Jul 2025

Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu hits ground running

Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu /Waiheke Youth Group works with the Waiheke Local Board and local community partners to improve the wellbeing of rangatahi aged 14 to 24 years old. 

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Events

10 May 2026

Mother’s Day sailing

Relax on board heritage boat Ted Ashby on the beautiful Waitematā harbour!

10 May 2026

Sounds Funny with Suzy Cato

Gather your whānau and friends for an hour of silliness, then they’ll open the mic for kid comedi...

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

13 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Stamptown

A raunchy, chaotic, 90-minute spectacle featuring the most exciting alternative performance from...

14 May 2026

Mozart

This is preceded by another piece of Mozartian effervescence, which its composer said should be p...

14 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Playfight

Playfight by Julia Grogan Under their tree, three 15 year-old girls - Keira, Zainab and Lucy - wr...

15 May 2026

B**** Better Have My Funny

Hosted by Justine Smith, it’s fast, loud, and ridiculously fun. Come for the punchlines, stay for...

16 May 2026

Joe Daymond's Comedy Mixtape

Come once for a massive night out.