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Community 15 May 2025

Plastic Fantastic in Puketāpapa

Plastic makes perfect – when it comes to picnic tables – with the Puketāpapa Local Board trialling an innovative and more sustainable way of installing picnic tables.  

Elections 14 May 2025

Fono explores why Pasifika should be represented in Auckland elections

At a recent fono (meeting) hosted by Auckland Council’s Pacific People’s Advisory Panel, members urged more Pasifika to participate.

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Community 6 May 2025

Council safety wardens front and centre in Point Chev

As Point Chevalier navigates a period of change, Auckland Council’s community compliance safety wardens are keeping a watch on wellbeing with their regular presence on the streets.  

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.

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Elections 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Events

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month

A vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through sensory play, music time, motor skill development and early social learn...

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.