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Grey Lynn Library 2 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library is celebrating its 100th birthday this December, and you’re invited!

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

Community 2 Dec 2024

Enjoy free whānau events with Out and About in north Auckland

Summer just got a whole lot more exiting with a range of FREE family-friendly events.

Community 2 Dec 2024

New playground opening soon in Ōrewa

Families living near Ōrewa’s Harvest Avenue are invited to walk or bike to the opening of the new park.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Dec 2024

New tool helps the Hibiscus and Bays community prepare for emergencies

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan help residents and businesses stay safe in an emergency.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Community 29 Nov 2024

New tool to help prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Howick community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Events

30 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025

AUM New Year's Festival 2024

Enjoy the sun, a huge campground with lots of space, a market village with food vendors and more.

31 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

Vector Lights for New Year’s Eve 2024

Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating the countdown to 2025 with a p...

01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

Sunday Book Chat

Share your current reads, discover new titles, and connect with fellow book lovers.

11 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Maraetai

There’s great local Auckland talent to kick off the season of free music events across Tāmaki Mak...

12 Jan 2025

Elvis in the Park

Family free day, 6 Elvis Entertainers to sing while you dance or just relax and enjoy the free day.

12 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Snells Beach

Head north of the city to enjoy a day of free music in a beautiful Auckland beach setting.

13 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2025

At-Home Approaches to Contemporary Handmade Paper

Learn how to design and form basic sheets before moving on to creative methods.

13 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025

Introduction to Carving

This workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon.