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Community news 12 Oct 2026

North Shore Brass hits a high note

North Shore Brass is celebrating a historic national championship win after a century of music-making.

Zero Waste 5 Oct 2026

Hauraki Gulf Islanders lead on reuse as inorganic collection bookings open

Bookings are now open for annual inorganic collections across Waiheke Island, Aotea / Great Barrier Island and Rakino Island.

Conservation 14 Sep 2026

Growing hope for Kaipātiki’s maire tawake

A community-led trial is giving young maire tawake (swamp maire) in Kaipātiki a chance to show natural resistance to myrtle rust, with support from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community news 19 Aug 2026

From baroque music to environmental science, local grants make a difference

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board grants are helping local organisations deliver projects that benefit the community.

Council news 7 Jul 2026

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.

Development 27 May 2026

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community news 18 May 2026

Sunnynook Scouts set for the future with new community lease

For generations of young people in Sunnynook, Scouts has been a place to learn new skills, build confidence and make lasting friendships.

Community news 18 May 2026

Safer, more welcoming spaces planned for Glenfield town centre

Glenfield town centre is set to become safer, more connected and more welcoming thanks to a series of upgrades approved by the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Events

23 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Korean/English Rhyme Time

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, rhymes, stories and movement.

27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Quiz night

Test your knowledge, challenge your memory, improve your quizzing skills and enjoy a lively night...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

24 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Sanctuaries for the Senses

Auckland based artist Holly Clarke creates her own earth pigments and uses them to paint ethereal...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

30 Oct 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Rere ki Uta, Rere ki Tai (Part 1)

Designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology thro...

31 Oct 2026

Halloween evening

Come along to Glenfield Library for a family evening filled with fun, non-scary activities!