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Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Council news 4 Feb 2025

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Community 3 Feb 2025

Welcome to Ōtara-Papatoetoe

With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe board has launched a comprehensive Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Come together: Wesley festival to unite Puketāpapa  

Puketāpapa is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Tāmaki Makaurau, with English the second language for a large number of its residents. 

Community 31 Jan 2025

A democracy love story: everyone gets a seat

Who do you talk to if there’s a problem with public facilities or amenities?

Community 31 Jan 2025

Welcoming communities to the Whau

The Whau Local Board area welcomes many new residents year-round, including migrants, refugees and international students.

Events249 Results

19 Dec 2025

Seed Paper Making - Tamariki Workshop

Create plantable seed paper using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on eco craft, perfect for...

15 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Blockhouse Bay Library Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...

18 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Brain charge for seniors

Join us to build and strengthen your brain connections in a fun and entertaining way.

21 Mar 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group

Join our friendly group for a relaxed shared reading experience with like-minded readers from the...

20 Dec 2025

Crafty Christmas - Upcycled City Edition

Bring your own upcycled materials or use our stash of crafty goodies to craft your own addition t...

20 Dec 2025

Glen Eden Community Market

Bring your whānau, friends, and festive spirit!

20 Dec 2025

Northcote Crafty Christmas

Bring your own upcycled materials or use our stash of crafty goodies to craft your own addition t...

20 Dec 2025

The Elves are AWOL

Join us for a family-friendly Christmas circus spectacular!