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Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours
Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.
Share your views on Manurewa’s future
What are your priorities for Manurewa? Whether it is keeping community houses, accessing rugby fields or local leadership – just posting it on Facebook won’t make much of a difference.
Your chance to influence Papakura’s future plans
The bones of a plan have been drafted to prioritise Papakura’s growing needs for the next three years, but now it needs community voices to tell us what’s really important to you.
Help guide Franklin’s future direction
A three-year plan has been drafted for Franklin but it’s only as good as the people who help shape it.Share your feedback from 23 June – 23 July 2026 at AKHaveYourSay. It’s your area so it needs your voice.
Shaped by you: improving Ōtara-Papatoetoe together
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan 2026 will help shape what comes next for the area over the next three years.
Building better places and spaces in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, the ball is in your court! Tell us what matters most to you and help shape local investment and delivery for the next three years. Have your say by 23 July.
Even superheroes need great community spaces – and it all starts with you
5 ways Howick Local Board brings plans to life.
Big ideas take shape with local funding across Upper Harbour
Backing community ideas that bring Upper Harbour to life.
Events
School Holidays - Wellsford
Warm up your winter with our fun school holiday events and drop-in activities.
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
Starry Night - Matariki Activities
Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...
School Holidays - Papakura
Fun school holiday activities at Papakura Library!
School Holidays - Flat Bush
Enjoy our free fun school holiday activities at Flat Bush Library!
School Holidays - Pakuranga
Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...
Tuhia ki ngā Whetū
This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...
Matariki Remembrance
Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...