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Community 28 Apr 2023

Cock-a-doodle-doo for the Kell Park mural

Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Apr 2023

Hobsonville War Memorial playground now open

Inspired by the area’s aviation history, the upgraded playground at Hobsonville War Memorial Park has been busy ever since it reopened in early April.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Aerial photo gifted to Howick Local Board for 175th support

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Events

09 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

FREE - Beginners' Family History Course

Everything you need to unlock the mysteries of your past.

08 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

The Haka Party Incident

The Haka Party Incident is verbatim theatre that innovatively combines documentary and kapa haka to thrilling effect.

07 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Feminine Traditions – Modern World

An exhibition which explores with curiosity, modern day and personal ideas of femininity, through the practices of weaving, ceramics and painting.

06 Jun 2023 - 10 Jun 2023

CLAS103: Greek Mythology

CLAS 103: Greek Mythology’ is a lecture from world renowned philosopher and lecturer Professor Ross Jacob Livingston.

06 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023

The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman

The play centres on the community response to this hate crime story.

06 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2023

The Golden Hour

An exhibition of landscape paintings by Helen Morrison.

06 Jun 2023 - 16 Jul 2023

The Hands that Made Crown Lynn / Ngᾱ ringa raupᾱ o te Toi Uku

Many Māori and Pasifika people came to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to work at Crown Lynn in the 1960s – 1970s.

05 Jun 2023 - 03 Jul 2023

Arbor Day - Tree Benefit Cards

The Tree Benefit Cards have been developed to show the environmental service benefits that trees can provide.