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Election Topics 19 Mar 2025

Melissa Powell sworn in as new chair of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board now has a new chair, with Melissa Powell stepping into the role after being sworn in at the board’s business meeting on 18 March.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Don’t splash your cash

Dive into cost savings at the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre from April with free entry for children aged under 17 years. 

Community 14 Mar 2025

Waikaraka Park: speedway countdown is on

Speedway fans buckle in – the countdown is on for speedway racing at Waikaraka Park from November, with the upgrade work now underway. 

Community 13 Mar 2025

Bringing council services to Beachlands

Beachlands may soon have a new community hub, with plans now being explored to better serve the growing local population.

Arts 13 Mar 2025

Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience

A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Community 11 Mar 2025

Puketāpapa roading investments pave a safer future

Two new road safety projects are on the way, after the Puketāpapa Local Board invested $632,000 to help school students and pedestrians cross busy roads safely.  

Community 11 Mar 2025

Neighbourhood Stories podcast

The voices of East Aucklanders driving real change — real talk — this is their story. Neighbourhood Stories is a podcast that delves into the journeys of remarkable locals.

Events

27 Jun 2025

Stars and Stories

Lantern lights & story time!

27 Jun 2025

Wā Kōrero o Pāke: Storytime for Adults

This is a time and space for Māori storytellers to read or share kōrero connected to the wai.

23 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Wellsford Writing Group

Come along to Wellsford Writing Group to connect with local writers, share ideas, and work toward...

02 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Mindful brews and books

Enjoy Zen tea and mindful reading to promote well-being.

28 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Hillsborough Ceilidh

Join us to learn about traditional Scotttish community dancing, or ceilidh.

31 Jan 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Family history help

Beginners and experienced genealogists are welcome to attend this drop-in session.

28 Jun 2025

A luscious tribute to an Early New Zealand Botanical Artist

Please join us for an illuminating talk with the NZ Poet Laureate, recipient of the Prime Ministe...

28 Jun 2025

A structured approach to drawing and painting the figure

A structured approach to drawing and painting the figure.