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Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

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.

Kids / Family 25 Sep 2025

Inaugural play month to kick off in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to join in on Celebrating Play this October.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Community 24 Sep 2025

The Joyful Movement a finalist in NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards 2025

“We’re thrilled that Auckland Council and The Joyful Movement are a finalist. This project is a true community effort."

Community 23 Sep 2025

Watercare opens the gates to Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant

Watercare is inviting the communities of Beachlands and Maraetai to step behind the gates and explore the Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Events253 Results

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Crafting Connection

Bring your current work in progress and chat while you craft.

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Pakuranga Library

Jiggle & jam – music time for tamariki!

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Tamariki Time

Tamariki Time is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 2- 4 years old.

13 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

CHAOS Afterschool Activity at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a half-hour of fun and interactive afterschool activity (theme varies...

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Korean / English Bilingual Rhymetime at Glenfield Library

Join us for music, stories and rhymes in this Korean / English bilingual Rhyme and Storytime.

13 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Play Group

Join our weekly playgroup every Thursday from 11:00–11:45 AM, right after the Wriggle and Rhyme s...