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Playgrounds 30 Nov 2023

Allenby Reserve upgrade underway

North Shore families can look forward to a safer, more accessible play space at Narrow Neck’s Allenby Reserve this summer.

Community 30 Nov 2023

Grants make a difference in Henderson-Massey

The successful applicants represent a wide range of community groups and activities including cultural groups, sports clubs, support organisations and art groups.  

Community 30 Nov 2023

Accessible play comes to Takapuna this summer

A new level of accessible play is coming to the Gould Reserve Playground at Takapuna Beach this summer with the official opening of some exciting upgrades to the popular play space on 16 December.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Investigations into future Point Chevalier community hub underway

Four options are being investigated for future library and community services in Point Chevalier and will be presented to Albert-Eden Local Board in mid-2024.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Nov 2023

Papakura ready for festive fun

Carols, parades, family festivals ... Papakura is ready to celebrate

Arts 28 Nov 2023

Opening up Studios in the Waitākere Ranges

More than 40 artist studios in the Waitākere Ranges recently opened their doors to the public during the annual Open Studios Waitākere weekend, supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Transport 28 Nov 2023

1.4 million in transport projects to go ahead in Waitematā

The local board has approved funding for four different transport projects in the area.

Community 28 Nov 2023

Inaugural garden trail more fruitful than expected

In October, nine community and private gardens across the Albert-Eden Local Board area were open to the public to walk through and observe.

Events

31 Oct 2026

Freak Out: Karangahape Road gets its Halloween on

Auckland’s legendary Halloween street party returns! 

31 Oct 2026

Gently Loved Markets Just Kids!

Browse a range of stalls selling preloved baby to kids' clothes, toys, accessories, nursery items...

31 Oct 2026

Halloween at Parnell Library

It will be a BOO-tiful day here at Parnell Library!

31 Oct 2026

Halloween evening

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

31 Oct 2026

Halloween silent disco

We'll have the silent disco set, as well as crafts and activities around the library to celebrate...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.

31 Oct 2026

Inspired by Picasso: Paint a cubist figure

Explore the art of painting the figure with painter and tutor Zarahn Southon, in connection with...

31 Oct 2026

Intuitive mixed media

A two-day weekend workshop with resident artist Julie Moselen designed to encourage experimentati...