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Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2023

Money found to improve softball facilities

Money has been added to the budget to improve softball facilities at Colin Lawrie Reserve.

Community 13 Mar 2023

Agencies work to rehome flood-hit families

Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board staff are working alongside Kāinga Ora - the largest housing owner in the area - to meet the needs of families hit by flooding.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Have your say 6 Mar 2023

Potential Annual Budget impacts on Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

It’s now more important than ever to tell us what you care about in your area to help with tough decisions on Auckland’s annual budget.

Environment 6 Mar 2023

Plant helps protect Waikato River

A $128million upgrade to the Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant positions the area for further growth, Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor Andy Baker says.

Community 3 Mar 2023

Rodney Local Board office opens in Warkworth

New facility in Elizabeth Street, Warkworth has been blessed and opened.

Events

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

01 Mar 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Ukelele Jam

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

06 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

Chats for carers

Join us for a cuppa, a chat, a catch up with other carers and find out what support is available.

06 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...