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Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Emergency Recovery 9 Jun 2025

Albert-Eden Storm Recovery - Progress and What’s Ahead

A storm recovery update for the Albert-Eden Local Board area, across roads, parks, facilities and homes

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Events

06 Jun 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Mindful reads and chats

Join us for a calm and inspiring space to connect and reflect!

05 Jun 2025 - 06 Nov 2025

Wellsford Genealogy Group

Join us at the Wellsford Genealogy Group meeting the first Thursday of each month, Februrary to N...

08 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Let's sing!

Come along to hear some live music, learn more about the group, and see if it’s for you.

09 Aug 2025

Brassy Broad featuring Anita Wigl’it

The repertoire will include traditional brass band music, classical and popular music transcripti...

09 Aug 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Death cafe

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

10 Aug 2025

Author Talk with Susanna Burton-Thompson

Join Susanna as she shares remarkable adventures as a global photographer, from shipwrecks to sna...

10 Aug 2025

No Limits Netball

Skills and netball activities for people with disabilities.

10 Aug 2025

Prediabetes to Prevention: Take control before and after the diagnosis

Learn how insulin resistance develops silently over time, the key blood tests to ask for, what sy...