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Plans / Projects 2 Oct 2023

Targeted rate delivers footpaths for Rodney

Expanding Rodney’s footpath network is picking up pace with a $23 million investment set to deliver 31 footpaths across Rodney.

Community 29 Sep 2023

Funding decision secures future of Te Hono

The long-planned Te Hono / Avondale library and community hub has been reallocated $15 million to secure its future development.

Community 29 Sep 2023

Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki

Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.

Policies / Regulations 28 Sep 2023

Annual reports adopted

Annual reports detailing local board spending have been adopted across the south of the city.

Sustainability 28 Sep 2023

From waste textile to Henderson Christmas Festival signage

Recycled fabric billboards will be Henderson-Massey Local Board’s first choice for all future events and festivals as part of the local board’s commitment to reducing waste and highlighting sustainability.

Community 28 Sep 2023

Safety concerns lead to closure of stairs into McLeay Reserve

The stairs from Montressor Place and Haseler Crescent into McLeay Reserve in Howick, have been closed off because of significant health and safety issues.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Sep 2023

Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre

New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.

Community 27 Sep 2023

Get squared away for the holidays in Takapuna

Takapuna’s newly revitalised Waiwharariki Anzac Square is about to come alive with a range of play activities for kids funded by the Devonport-Takapuna local board

Events

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Ōtāhuhu Library

Come along to Ōtāhuhu Library for fun school holiday activities!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Spring School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

We’ve got the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, creative activities and exciting outings!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library these school holidays! Stop Motion Animation Worksho...

27 Jul 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Korean Bookchat

​Join us for lively discussions on Korean literature.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Embroidery Club

Join Sugi for these free embroidery classes, where you can learn with others some basic embroider...

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

29 Sep 2026

1970s Ponsonby exhibition: Meet the photographer

Meet and chat with former Elam student and photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper.

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...