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Community news 20 Mar 2026

Get your green fingers ready

A month-long celebration of sustainable living starts from 22 March, with a number of free and engaging events to attend. 

Have your say 20 Mar 2026

Waitematā and Gulf residents: help us decide our priorities

What does the Annual Plan consultation mean for you?

Have your say 20 Mar 2026

Ōrākei, do we have our priorities right?

Why you should take part in the Annual Plan consultation?

Community news 17 Mar 2026

Gallaher’s glow up and bright future

Over the past year, the park has undergone a much-needed facelift valued at approximately $600,000 so it can continue to serve its growing community. 

Have your say 16 Mar 2026

North Shore Ward residents encouraged to have their say on Auckland’s Annual Plan

People living across the North Shore Ward are being encouraged to share their views on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027.

Community news 16 Mar 2026

Celebrating Korean culture in Ōtara

The spirit of community and culture was on full display at Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre as residents gathered to celebrate Seollal.

Community 12 Mar 2026

New moves in Ōtāhuhu

Fairburn Park in Ōtāhuhu now has a new volleyball court for fun, fitness, and community play - thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Finding rhythm again with Waiheke Open Orchestra

The Waiheke Open Orchestra project got underway at the beginning of 2024 with support from Waiheke Local Board funding.

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...