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Development 14 Sep 2023

Work programme supports Waiheke wairua

More than $11 million could be spent on community programmes and projects across the motu in the coming years thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2023

Board agreement delivers for Hibiscus and Bays

Improvements to facilities, services and environmental activities in Hibiscus and Bays are set to receive a $29 million injection thanks to the local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Community 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Events

29 Nov 2025 - 25 Oct 2026

Rānui seed, seedling and produce swap

Join Rānui Library’s Seed, Seedling & Produce Swap to share, swap, and connect with fellow garden...

28 Sep 2026

Dino Play with Messy Rainbows

A fun, safe space, where sensory seekers can let their creativity run wild! 

28 Sep 2026

Pupuke Moana Tree Planting

Get outside, connect with nature and give a little back.

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

28 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026

Growing Glenfield: Market to community gardens

Rediscover the agricultural past of the area.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: 1970s Ponsonby exhibition

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper turned her lens on Ponsonby Road’s 1970s streetscape, documen...

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: A photographic exhibition of the 1970s

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper documented the everyday life, distinctive characters and chan...