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Community news 15 Jun 2026

Working together to make Waitākere Ranges better

Many of the places, spaces and initiatives locals enjoy today started as priorities identified in previous local board plans backed by community feedback. Here are five ways that vision has come to life. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Five ways your voices have made a difference to the Whau

The projects and services we enjoy today often began as priorities identified by residents through previous local board plans. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

The community input behind Henderson-Massey’s progress

The places, spaces and programmes you enjoy today started with community voices. Now it's your chance to help shape what comes next. 

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jun 2026

Jurassic levels of youth spirit

Youth efforts in East Auckland are being recognised through Youth Project NZ’s Youth Volunteer Awards, thanks to backing from the Howick Local Board.

Community 9 Jun 2026

Marae across South Auckland continue to strengthen community life

Marae across South Auckland continue to be strengthened through Auckland Council funding, supporting them as places of culture, connection and everyday community support.

Community news 5 Jun 2026

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Saving community services in Manurewa

Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases. 

Events

29 Jul 2026 - 02 Sep 2026

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero robots and 3D printing.

30 Jul 2026

An introduction to SpinPoi workshop

A style of poi practiced around the world as a form of exercise and play.

30 Jul 2026

Matariki in Onehunga

Celebrate Matariki together as a community with an evening filled with warm community vibes all a...

30 Jul 2026

Mozart 39

Mozart’s translucent, sunlit symphony rounds off the programme with weightless elegance.

30 Jul 2026

World Embroidery Day

The East Auckland Embroiderers' Guild will be working on their embroidery projects, answering que...

30 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Takapuna Winter Lights

This free, family-friendly festival transforms central Takapuna into a spectacular winter wonderl...

30 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

Threads of the Cook Islands - Tivaevae Exhibition

Celebrate the beauty, tradition and storytelling of Cook Islands tivaevae at Papatoetoe Museum’s...

02 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Go Beyond The Book

Come and join us in a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your library - from eBo...