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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. 

Community news 29 May 2026

Pan-Pacific Hub plans move forward

Manurewa Local Board has appointed Elika Consulting Group (ECG) to lead community engagement and feasibility investigations for the proposed hub at Clendon Reserve.

Community news 29 May 2026

One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke

For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.

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.

Events

16 Oct 2026

Art exhibition opening: Diwali in Colours

Come and celebrate the creativity of our local community.

16 Oct 2026

Author talk: Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block

Join Felicity as she shares insights from her book, ‘Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block’.

16 Oct 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Regenerative practices for weed control

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

16 Oct 2026

He kokonga whare e kitea exhibition

Using cotton, ukutea (gypsum plaster) and kauri, Ange Oliver approaches her practice intuitively...

16 Oct 2026

Home exhibition

Fa’amele Etuale is a contemporary Samoan artist whose passion stems from her foundational work as...

16 Oct 2026

I’m Just Older, Darling

An afternoon gathering for older rainbow people and their friends to celebrate the joy of ageing.

16 Oct 2026

Kitinga bashenyi exhibition

Enjoy an art exhibition by Lema Shamamba.

16 Oct 2026

Knox music series: Singalong with Ben

A lovely interactive singalong where participants are encouraged to choose songs and join in.