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Community 5 Jun 2023

Local board approves four Three Kings road names

New road names connect residents to historic and cultural ties of Three Kings.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Over $55,000 awarded to Puketāpapa community

More than $290,000 in grants was requested in this funding round.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Franklin grants could be the last

Franklin Local Board has awarded almost $70,000 to community groups but warns the future of its grants programme is in question.undecided.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Indian flavour for new street names

The latest street names in Papakura and Manurewa reflect the Indian culture.

Community 1 Jun 2023

When there’s a will, there’s a wave – Bucklands Beach Safety Improvements

Plans for proposed safety measures on key roads in the Bucklands Beach area have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback and Howick Local Board.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Events

10 Sep 2026

He Tangata Mātauranga Online Safety

An informative talk on scams, spotting phone scams and dementia friendly banking.  

10 Sep 2026

Introduction to Deaf Culture and NZSL Session

Come along and discover New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and the rich culture of Aotearoa's Deaf...

10 Sep 2026

Memoir and life-writing circle

Join us and help launch an ongoing monthly writing circle.

10 Sep 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Kuini Sheba

Enjoy a performance by Kuini Sheba, a reggae/hip-hop/R&B artist from Central Auckland.

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...

10 Sep 2026

Te Kawerau ā Maki Cultural Induction

Come and learn about Te Kawerau ā Maki, the mana whenua across Hikurangi West Auckland and Kaipāt...

13 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

LEGO Free Play - Te Atatū

Snap it, stack it and bring your ideas to life after school with fun challenges or your own creat...

13 Aug 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Driver's licence training

We will help you work towards obtaining your learner licence or refresh your theoretical knowledge.