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Community 22 Jan 2025

Zone changes a win for Franklin

Auckland Transport has reviewed its zone system, cutting the number of zones Franklin commuters travel through on the way to the city, a move that reduces their fares.

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

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

The ephemeral nature of impermanence - Akiko Diegel

This work explores the fleeting nature of life and beauty through the symbolism of butterflies.

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Whispers from a tree

In Whispers from a Tree, Simich prepares and prints leaves from the Ginkgo Biloba tree to create...

26 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

A falling canopy

Gentner's work reflects the ongoing loss of Kauri trees in Te Ika a Maui (the North Island).

21 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Ruminations: Encrypting my mother tongue - Antony Zemeke

Ruminations: Encrypting My Mother Tongue is a visual exploration of the struggle faced by diaspor...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

17 Feb 2025 - 12 May 2025

Poi Making Workshop

A fortnightly 7-lesson workshop to learn how to make and use a poi, and all the history behind it.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class 中华故事和表演培训班

This is a mandarin programme. 

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class (Beginners)

Join us to learn English for beginners.