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Community 17 May 2024

Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community

Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.

Climate action 17 May 2024

Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions

More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.

Community 16 May 2024

Next step for Northcote’s new community hub

The concept design for an impressive new multi-purpose community hub for Northcote, and an upgraded Puāwai Cadness Reserve has been approved

Community 16 May 2024

School's traffic concerns raised with MP

Concerns for children's safety around Ardmore School have been raised with Papakura MP Judith Collins.

Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Community 15 May 2024

Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu

Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.

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.

14 May 2024

Build a safer Glen Eden together

The Glen Eden Community patrol is once again operational, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Events

27 Jun 2026

Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas

Selection of lively and lyrical performances exploring storytelling and folk influences.

27 Jun 2026

Gil Shaham Plays Beethoven

Beethoven’s towering concerto stands in Olympian solitude.

27 Jun 2026

Ko Au, Ko Koe

A powerful live show celebrating women, identity and the courage to take up space.

27 Jun 2026

Matariki Whānau Day

Bring the whole whānau to Arataki Visitor Centre for a day of fun and learning to celebrate the M...

27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Caluzzi Cabaret's 30th Birthday

Karangahape Road’s brightest stars are hitting the stage in a once-in-a-generation celebration.

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...

28 Jun 2026

The Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala

An operatic journey rich in emotion and romantic tragedy.

29 Jun 2026

Driving refresher for seniors

Join local AA driving instructor and defensive driving teacher, Anette Giles, for a friendly and...