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Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

Massive recreation centre will become 'heart of Ōtāhuhu'

Ōtāhuhu’s new $30.9 million multi‑use facility had its grand opening in August.

Community 29 Sep 2015

A safer Henderson

Henderson-Massey Local Board focuses on community safety in Henderson’s town centre.

Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

All action at Greville Reserve

The transformation of Forrest Hill’s Greville Reserve into an exciting hub for recreational activities is nearing completion.

Walkways 29 Sep 2015

Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway wins design award

Franklin’s iconic greenway, the Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway, has won a Pride of Place 2015 Landscape Architecture Award for outstanding design.

Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

Explore our great outdoors

Get active outdoors and explore the Upper Harbour area’s beautiful parks, scenic coastal reserves and picturesque bush walks.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fort Takapuna barracks restored

Two very special heritage buildings are now restored and will soon be available for the community to enjoy.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities

Howick Local Board funds community groups to provide transport for seniors, handbooks and programmes for secondary schools and local radio stations.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities in the Waitematā area

Waitematā Local Board funds a range of arts programmes that help artists and members of the community. Find out if you are eligible under Auckland Council’s Community Grants Programme.

Events

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...

17 Nov 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Learn a new digital skill before the summer holidays, with topics to suit everyone.

17 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors drop-in sessions

Bring your device along to a Digital Seniors hub to learn at your own pace with one-on-one help f...

17 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fono Fitness

Join this energetic, low-impact dance-inspired fitness class led by The Fono.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.