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Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Kids / Family 5 Sep 2025

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games

Auckland’s much-loved Heritage Festival returns from 20 September to 5 October 2025.

Kids / Family 19 Aug 2025

New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays

Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Community 1 Aug 2025

6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries

Off the page! Go beyond the bookshelves at Auckland Council Libraries and discover all the amazing things on offer, from workshops to exercise classes.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Making the school run safer in Avondale

A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.

Kids / Family 28 Jul 2025

Behind the books: How the We Read Auckland festival comes together

Held each August, We Read Auckland festival brings together readers and writers through a mix of events, including author talks, writing workshops, and community activations across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 25 Jul 2025

We Read Auckland returns

We Read Auckland, Auckland Council Libraries’ free month-long festival celebrating authors and readers of Tāmaki Makaurau, returns this August.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.