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Sports / Leisure 21 Aug 2025

Kaipātiki sports fields gets major upgrade from board

Kaipātiki’s sports and recreation facilities will get a major boost following the local board’s decision to increase allocation to sports field upgrades to $2,684,200 in the 25/26 financial year.

Community 21 Aug 2025

EcoMatters Bike Hubs celebrate 100,000 visitors

An initiative that began in a single shipping container in New Lynn has now welcomed more than 100,000 visitors across a growing network of community bike hubs in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Community 20 Aug 2025

Four fantastic Auckland community hubs to enjoy

Step into one of Auckland Council’s community centres, hubs or libraries and you’re bound to see, hear or taste something interesting.

Community 19 Aug 2025

Board pushes back against plans to blur rural urban boundary

Strict protections should remain in West Auckland’s environmentally sensitive areas, says Waitākere Ranges Local Board in its response to the Government’s “Going for Housing Growth” consultation proposal. 

Community 14 Aug 2025

Uncovering hidden wai: iwi and council unite to understand ancestral waters

Restoring mana to Tāmaki wai: Council supports iwi-led environmental monitoring project to reveal forgotten streams beneath the streets of central Tāmaki Makaurau.

Dogs 14 Aug 2025

Council sends clear message with latest prosecution, if a dog bites the owner will face consequences

Dog attack crisis deepens as Auckland Council shows zero tolerance for reckless owners.

Community 14 Aug 2025

From local to global: West Auckland’s wetland wonder wins big

A community-led environmental project in West Auckland has earned global acclaim for its outstanding work in wetland restoration, education, and community engagement. 

Community 11 Aug 2025

104 community gardens and other innovation help communities grow their own food

From backyard garden boxes to chicken coops, Aucklanders are digging in to help food inequity and nourish the planet.

Events253 Results

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...

21 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Get creative with block building.

20 Jul 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs encouraging a love of books.

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library

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

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

02 Feb 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.