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Community 12 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Community 12 Apr 2023

Money found for Franklin facilities

More money has been allocated to toilet renewals across Franklin.

Community 6 Apr 2023

Calling all Papakura good sorts

Nominations for Papakura Local Board's community volunteer awards are now open.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Ride share a hit but more parking sought

Papakura Local Board continues to push for a better park and ride facility in the town.

Heritage 3 Apr 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau’s first Play Festival embraces Māori culture

This Saturday sees the city’s inaugural Play Festival take place in Tuna Mau (Western Park), Freemans Bay

Development 3 Apr 2023

Catherine Plaza upgrade a boost for Henderson town centre

Henderson residents are being asked for their feedback on the upgrade to Catherine Plaza. The aim is to refresh Catherine Plaza into a safe and inviting area and to encourage the community and visitors to spend more time there.

Events

22 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Learn to ride classes for adults

Come along and learn cycling tips and tricks.

20 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Kākano Youth Arts Collective: Run It Back

A range of artworks exploring creativity, identity, storytelling and the experiences of our young...

18 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Green Prescription Trail

Botanic Gardens Week 2026 celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens.

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.

14 May 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Playfight

An Edinburgh Festival smash hit - fast, funny and unfiltered.

13 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

The Queen's Nanny

Anna Jullienne plays Crawfie, balancing humour and heartbreak as her loyalty is questioned.

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 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!