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Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Arts 25 Sep 2025

A win for history and art in Waitematā

The Sargeson Centre will undergo restoration thanks to an allocation from the Fix and Finish fund.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive

After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.

Events

22 Mar 2026

Latin Story Lab

Create your own zines inspired by what resonated most with them, using provided materials and cul...

22 Mar 2026

Ngā Oro o Te Moana

Learn how they are played and made, create your own, and discover more about this critically enda...

22 Mar 2026

NZHL XRACE

An adult and child team navigate a course, completing 10 mystery challenges

22 Mar 2026

Pick ‘N’ Mix Textiles for Adults & Teens

Support sustainability and get creative with the Thread Exchange! 

22 Mar 2026

Roll with us

Learn about Japanese culture, as well as recognise similarities across culinary traditions and sh...

22 Mar 2026

Step into Chile with Kunza Dance Group

Feel the heartbeat of Chile right here in Botany Library with Kunza Dance Group, performing as pa...

22 Mar 2026

Tea Around the World

Taste, sip, learn, and enjoy.

22 Mar 2026

Traditional Japanese Stitching & Thimble making

Explore the history and cultural roots of Sashiko.