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Community 21 Jan 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board workshops open digitally from February

A number of Tāmaki Makaurau’s 21 local boards already hold open workshops, with Albert-Eden next in line to invite the community to view these workshops online.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

Community 16 Jan 2025

Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill

Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 7 Jan 2025

Glen Innes library relocating to Glen Innes Community Hall for most of 2025

Glen Innes library users will have a new location for the majority of 2025, with the Glen Innes Community Hall being used from February to December this year while upgrade work is carried out.

Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Events

17 Feb 2025

Age Concern's Demystifying Dementia

Learn about the symptoms, progression, and strategies for managing the condition, and discover ho...

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

18 Feb 2025

Estate Planning Made Easy: A Talk with Wendy Hampton, LLB

Don’t miss this chance to hear Wendy share expert advice on how you can get your estate planning...

18 Feb 2025

Tips and tricks for emergency readiness in apartments

This practical session will focus on local hazards, knowing your neighbours and knowing your buil...

18 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 2025

Introduction to experimental printmaking

Create a body of work using a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, collagraph,...

19 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Panti Bliss in 'If These Wigs Could Talk'

Expect salacious stories, impassioned polemics, and some seriously funny soul searching.

19 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Beings : Tātou Tātou

Tātou Tātou is a photography exhibition, through a larger kaupapa.

19 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Painting and sketching in nature

Join us as we explore the essentials of painting and sketching from nature and the garden.