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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

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

07 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2026

Glen Eden Library Summer School Holiday Programme

Keep your tamariki reading, exploring and creating all summer long with Raumati Reads, your passp...

09 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026

Robots go wild

Dive into a month of hands-on robot fun, fast-paced challenges and digital adventures for the who...

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...

17 Jan 2026

Northcote Art Station

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

24 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...