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Community 28 Nov 2025

PumpHouse thrives with board’s support

The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna’s ongoing ability to serve a growing community is supported by the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, which helps maintain the building and keep it accessible to the public.

Community 28 Nov 2025

5 reasons to come to Carols on the Green

Carols on the Green is returning to St Heliers after a hiatus, and this is why you should come.

Community 28 Nov 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board provides feedback on next steps for future use of Eden Park

Feedback on the future use of Eden Park by Albert-Eden Local Board will now be considered alongside other submissions ahead of the central government decision-making process.

Community 24 Nov 2025

Three times the fun: three playgrounds set for a refresh

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board are giving kids a chance to share their own thoughts on what they would like to see in their local playground through a fun, interactive survey.

Community 21 Nov 2025

Henderson Christmas Festival brings holiday cheer to Corbans

The annual celebration will once again feature a full afternoon of performances, entertainment, and delicious food for the whole whānau to enjoy.

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2025

Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands

To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2025

Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail 2025

Albert-Eden residents are invited to explore a network of edible, resilient and inspiring gardens when the Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail returns from 22–23 November 2025.  

Parks / Outdoors 17 Nov 2025

Community takes to pickleball

When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.

Events

14 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Pasifika Festival

Step into the heart of the Pacific with eight vibrant villages representing 11 Pacific Island nat...

14 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Intergenerational life writing workshops

The stories you will hear from other people will open your mind and give you things to contemplat...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...