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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.

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.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Elections 18 Sep 2025

200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections

Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.

Sports / Leisure 18 Sep 2025

Fix and Finish delivers a win for Waiheke football

Waiheke football fans can look forward to increased year-round use of the popular Onetangi Sports Park.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

Who represents you?

The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.

Elections 1 Sep 2025

Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?

Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.

Emergency readiness 29 Aug 2025

Aotea gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Aotea / Great Barrier community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Events

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

08 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

An unmissable showcase of iconic masterpieces and groundbreaking perspectives in American art.

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

19 Jan 2026

Author Talk: Weng Wai Chan

Join author Weng Wai Chan for an interactive session on her award-winning children’s book Lizard’...