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Conservation 19 Jun 2025

Seeing green – kākāriki conservation in Okiwi

Okiwi Community Ecology Project's hard mahi helps to protect the island's native bird populations.

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.

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Elections 6 Jun 2025

Safety measures for Auckland Council’s elected members and candidates

Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.

Parks / Outdoors 30 May 2025

Celebrating Te Rimutahi, Ponsonby’s new outdoor space

Te Rimutahi has now opened for the community to enjoy.

Elections 30 May 2025

Facts to help you run Auckland

Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.

Community 28 May 2025

Booking spaces in Waitematā

Want to host an event, class or gathering? Here's how!

Events

02 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

07 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

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

Ka Mua Ka Muri: Moving Forward with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Join us as we improve our understanding of this founding document of Aotearoa and consider how we...

28 Jun 2025

Pounamu Rei Niho Tooth Pendant Workshop by Aotearoa Bone and Stone

Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the traditions of rei niho parāoa/tohorā, pendants ma...

28 Jun 2025

Te Waiora: Honouring Wai, Protecting Life – In-house Workshop

The workshop equips attendees with essential knowledge and skills for safely engaging with water,...

28 Jun 2025 - 03 Jul 2025

Te Hā o te Wai

Walk through this unique urban space, gaining practical gardening understanding rooted in mātaura...