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Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Understand sustainable living: the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival arrives in April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 24 Mar 2025

The Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is here from April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Don’t splash your cash

Dive into cost savings at the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre from April with free entry for children aged under 17 years. 

Community 11 Mar 2025

Puketāpapa roading investments pave a safer future

Two new road safety projects are on the way, after the Puketāpapa Local Board invested $632,000 to help school students and pedestrians cross busy roads safely.  

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Community 4 Mar 2025

Local board helps unlock free girls skating lessons

Girls Skate NZ classes help dismantle barriers in skateboarding, such as social intimidation, gender discrimination and the financial burden to ensure skateboarding is more accessible.​ 

Community 17 Feb 2025

Mount Albert War Memorial Hall set for a glow-up

The War Memorial Hall, which is situated near the Rocket Park and popular Mt Albert Recreation Centre, will undergo a facelift to improve the overall experience for the different users of the popular facility.

Events

20 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Mt Roskill Library Summer Holiday Events

Dive into a holiday season full of movies, makerspaces, workshops, and awesome activities for eve...

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

17 Jan 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Toi Tamariki Me Whānau - Free Children's Art Classes

Our Children’s Art Workshops cater for diversity, and provide a joyful and supportive space for y...

27 Jan 2026

Wandering through Waitangi

Come to our fun session to learn insider tips and tricks on visiting Waitangi and plan your next...

05 Nov 2025 - 04 Nov 2026

English Conversation Club

A relaxed, no judgement space perfect for those who already have a basic level of English, and wa...

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

30 Jan 2026

Giant Mud Pie Kitchen

Creative Kids Collective is bringing a Giant Mud Pie Kitchen to Coyle Park. Where getting messy i...