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Environment 17 Nov 2015

Awards open to Auckland farmers

Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Volunteers rescue Kōwhai Park from foreign invaders

Native plants are flourishing in Kōwhai Park once more, thanks to hard work by some green-fingered locals.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Riverhead locals step up

Riverhead locals are transforming unused space into a new walkway.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Spend a day in Warkworth

Just a 45-minute drive from central Auckland, the Warkworth region is the perfect destination for a day trip.

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Community 2 Oct 2015

Swing down to Matakana playground

Matakana Village playground is now open.

Events

07 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Feminine Traditions – Modern World

An exhibition which explores with curiosity, modern day and personal ideas of femininity, through the practices of weaving, ceramics and painting.

31 May 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Kumeu in Focus Exhibition

The exhibition will feature a retrospective by the Kumeu Photography Group, celebrating their 10th year with a selection of their favourite images.

06 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Crafternoons at Helensville Library

Get crafting with the library team.

14 Jun 2023

Tunnel Boring Machine Open Day

To celebrate, we’re hosting an open day for the community to see and perhaps get a selfie with Piper the TBM before she dives headfirst underground.

14 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

From Broadway to Westend

A singing, dancing, sparkling spectacular, this show is sure to thrill, delight, and stir your imagination.

18 Sep 2022 - 18 Jun 2023

Kaukapakapa Village Market

A great morning out for the family with live music and a tempting selection of stalls.

27 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Helensville Library Book Chat

Come along for coffee and a lively discussion about any book you have read.

27 Jun 2023 - 22 Jul 2023

Collected Identity

The exhibition will include paintings, photography and ceramic representations of people reflecting our community and the distinct voice of our district.