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Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Elections 14 Jul 2025

First nominations are in

Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Development 16 Jun 2025

Help choose the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project

Two proposed options are on the table for the next stage of the Beach Haven coastal connections project, and public feedback is being sought to help shape the future of this much-loved route.

Development 10 Jun 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Events

01 Aug 2025

Introduction to Ecological Restoration Volunteering

Join us at Puāwai, Ross Reserve, Glenfield, for an introduction to PFK, our space, the tool shed...

02 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps is a fast-paced, comedic thriller that pays homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 193...

02 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Meditation group

Alternative healer and personal growth mentor Haresh Manglani will be guiding a meditation sessio...

07 Jun 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Let's talk AI

Join us for an engaging, jargon-free public conversation as we explore how AI is being used by in...

03 Aug 2025

Our plant and seed heritage

Learn how to preserve heirloom varieties, collect and store seeds and reconnect with nature throu...

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

03 Mar 2025 - 01 Dec 2025

Blind Date (Blind Low Vision Support Group)

If you or a loved one are blind or have low vision, and you are looking to connect with others on...

05 Aug 2025 - 02 Sep 2025

Witheford Regeneration

Help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!