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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.

Community 8 Sep 2023

Grant for Manurewa tennis court covers

Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund will provide Manurewa Tennis Club $400,000 in funding.

Zero Waste 8 Sep 2023

A zero-waste future for North Shore communities

Auckland’s latest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) officially opens this Saturday in Wairau Valley.

Events

03 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Rhymetime with Stories

Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.

06 Jan 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Lunchtime Drop-in Drawing

Be inspired by a life model in an open drawing encounter every Friday lunchtime.

06 Jan 2023 - 29 Dec 2023

Te Reo Māori conversation group

A safe place for Te reo Māori speakers of different levels of fluency to try and increase their k...

07 Oct 2023

“Branch Out Festival” Uptown

A mixture of demonstrations, tastings, activities, workshops, and products for sale will be on of...

07 Oct 2023

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Re-enactment: 130 years of women’s suffrage

This event will be educational for the whole family, with suffrage-inspired speeches being delive...

07 Oct 2023

Heritage Art Mart

Come along to browse a wide range of stalls selling original artisan wares, artworks, trinkets, g...

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...