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Community news 15 Jun 2026

Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate to reduce

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has approved the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate to drop from $1,000,000 to $350,000.

Community news 15 Jun 2026

55 not out: Three Kings Library staff notch half a century  

Mount Roskill Library staff Abebe Mekonnen and Jenny Cook recently celebrated milestones, with a combined five decades of mahi. 

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jun 2026

Jurassic levels of youth spirit

Youth efforts in East Auckland are being recognised through Youth Project NZ’s Youth Volunteer Awards, thanks to backing from the Howick Local Board.

Community 9 Jun 2026

Marae across South Auckland continue to strengthen community life

Marae across South Auckland continue to be strengthened through Auckland Council funding, supporting them as places of culture, connection and everyday community support.

Community news 5 Jun 2026

Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Saving community services in Manurewa

Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases. 

Community news 2 Jun 2026

Flow state for Onehunga: new flow bowl drops in

Local skaters are dropping in like its hot at Onehunga’s new flow bowl. 

Events

18 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Christmas Cheer

Gather whānau and friends together for this special concert.