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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.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Sep 2025

Fresh air and fresh tracks: Explore West Auckland’s natural beauty on foot

From coastal clifftops to lush native forest, bustling town centres to peaceful riverside paths, West Auckland offers some of the most varied and rewarding walks in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Aug 2025

Spring into action: Refresh, reconnect and get ready for the season ahead

The arrival of spring isn’t just a change in temperatures, it’s a call to action for Aucklanders to embrace the season, refresh their homes and their spirits, and prepare for whatever nature throws our way.    

Council news 27 Aug 2025

Ongoing opportunity to trade at Muriwai

Auckland Council once again invites mobile food vendors to apply for the opportunity this summer, and the next, to cater for thousands of visitors to the renowned west coast destination of Muriwai Regional Park.

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.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2025

Giving our wetlands a watery hug

Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.

Council news 6 Aug 2025

Kaitiakitanga and community at the heart of Deed of Acknowledgement

More than 2,200 people and organisations have shared their views on a proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA).

Events51 Results

24 Jan 2026

A Doggy Day Out

Join us for our second annual Northcote Doggie Day Out!

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...

26 Jan 2026

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026

Celebrate Auckland’s birthday on the water at the 186th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta – the wo...

29 Jan 2026

Guided Walking Meditation

Join us for a peaceful and grounding Walking Meditation session amidst the natural beauty of the...

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

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

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.