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Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Theatre / Performance 11 Sep 2023

The stage is set for Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out Finals Showcase

Get ready for an electrifying display of talent as the Finals Showcase of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out kicks off on 23 September at Auckland Town Hall!

Community 8 Sep 2023

A welcome addition to the community sporting ground in East Tāmaki

New changing and restroom facilities at East Tamaki’s much loved Te Puke ō Tara are close to completion thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s $1 million growth fund.

Events

07 Oct 2023

How to Write Your Memoir, Life Story or History with Charlotte Squires

Tākaka-based writer Charotte will join us via Zoom to present a free workshop where you can learn...

07 Oct 2023

Let's Make a Mural Art Therapy Workshop

Create a mural inspired by mental health themes explored in Abhi Chinniah's exhibition No.13 usin...

07 Oct 2023

Meetings and Misunderstandings

Giuseppe Gallina presents an illustrated talk on Italian World War II brides and the life of Ital...

07 Oct 2023

Soft Stone Sculpture Workshop

Join tutor Alasdair Scott in soft stone sculpting!

07 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Wet Plate Portrait Sessions (Auckland Heritage Festival)

The wet plate collodion process is a 19th-century method of development that predates film photog...

07 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Heritage Tour & High Tea at Pah Homestead (Auckland Heritage Festival)

Our popular Heritage Tour & High Tea event for the Auckland Heritage Festival

07 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023

Kids Learn to Ride

Our kid's learn-to-ride courses are a great way for your child to try out some different bikes pr...

01 Oct 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Learn to speak Chinese

Join us for an interactive session to learn to speak basic Mandarin Chinese.