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Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2023

Money found to improve softball facilities

Money has been added to the budget to improve softball facilities at Colin Lawrie Reserve.

Community 13 Mar 2023

Agencies work to rehome flood-hit families

Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board staff are working alongside Kāinga Ora - the largest housing owner in the area - to meet the needs of families hit by flooding.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

People of Midtown
Development 8 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2023

Concrete to make way for natural waterway

Concrete channels in Blackgate Reserve are to be replaced with natural waterways.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Have your say 6 Mar 2023

Potential Annual Budget impacts on Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

It’s now more important than ever to tell us what you care about in your area to help with tough decisions on Auckland’s annual budget.

Events

25 Mar 2023

BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka ODI - Fundraiser Match

It’s our chance to come together to support communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and future disasters.

25 Mar 2023

Creepy Crawly Night Time Stream Explore – EcoFest

Bring a flashlight & wear sturdy shoes to explore Creepy Crawlies in Te Toki Reserve.

25 Mar 2023

Just Eat It - Movie Screening: Avondale

The couple dive into the issue of waste, from farm to retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Large Scale Eco Drawing

Learn how to prepare your chosen working surfaces, including canvas, recycled cotton sheets and large card off-cuts.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Pop-up vintage photography studio

Learn more about this technique and watch as the alchemic process magically makes images appear on the plate.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Weekend Clay Workshop

There will be demonstrations throughout both days on hand building and wheel throwing to spark an idea!

25 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

Light Abounds: Paint & Sip Sessions

Pick out a date, invite your friends, grab a free cocktail and create your own painting, guided by artist and tutor Abbey Lyman.

25 Mar 2023 - 28 May 2023

Andy Leleisi'uao: Unbeautiful Evening

Omnipresent and connective, water plays an essential role in humanity’s survival. Yet, just as water enables life, its waves may become vicious. In late January this year, Tāmak...