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Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Community 2 May 2024

Waiapu Precinct gets underway

Onehunga will get new public spaces and improved streetscapes as the Waiapu Precinct project goes into the detailed design phase, ahead of work starting at the end of the year.

Community 15 Apr 2024

Life in The Streets of Mount Wellington

Proudly funded by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, the video records students impeccably reading their views and highlights of the Mount Wellington neighbourhood to the camera.

Community 19 Mar 2024

Time to build a bridge in Panmure

Construction material is being procured and preparations to meet resource consent conditions are underway. Manufacturing the replacement bridge is expected to begin offsite from June 2024, with installation around the end of November 2024.

Council news 13 Feb 2024

Join the conversation: Input into designs for Onehunga’s new public spaces

New public plazas, green spaces, realigned public parking and safer walking connections are just a few of the ideas set to transform Onehunga’s Waiapu Precinct.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Events

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

23 May 2026

Tāmaki Zero Waste Repair Café

Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and have a go at repairing just about anything.

23 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

ParkRide GI

Join us for a free fun series of community bike rides.

02 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Emerging artist showcase: Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the re...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...

09 Feb 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Let's Talk: Kids' Book Club

Come along and see where your next book can take you!

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Onehunga Chess Club

Come to the library and join with others in learning from a recognised Chessmaster and experience...

28 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Art and tea

A holistic wellbeing course based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation...