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Community 9 May 2023

Kumeū Library closes temporarily for refurbishment

A $225,000 refurbishment of Kumeū Library is about to get underway, with new lighting, painting, ceiling and carpet work set to close the library for seven weeks from 15 May to 2 July.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 9 May 2023

Success story - investing in urban centres and public spaces to help businesses thrive

Read about how the public and private sectors worked side by side to reimagine and revitalise Britomart

Community 8 May 2023

Activator mobilises Albert-Eden to take urgent action

Albert-Eden locals are invited to join the Climate Action Network to receive information about how to take climate action in your own home. Every small, easy change to live more sustainably will make a difference and contribute to the movement.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 May 2023

Boards urge simple approach to speeds

A simple approach to speeds is being urged to help road safety.

Community 5 May 2023

Labour of love for mighty Māngere community

A Māngere alleyway is no longer dark and dingy thanks to the efforts of local resident Jenna Jacobsen Toeono, with the help of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, members of Jenna’s family, The Cause Collective, neighbours of McKinstry Ave Māngere, and I...

Community 5 May 2023

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

Community 4 May 2023

Grants help Upper Harbour groups

Community groups received over $69,149.50 from Upper Harbour Local Board grants in April, with the programme heavily over-subscribed.

Events

19 Sep 2026

Pounamu workshop - Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Pounamu whale tooth workshop Rei niho Paraoa or Rei Puta are pendants traditionally made from wha...

19 Sep 2026

Space out: Creative reset for adults

Listen to music or an e-book. Read, write, colour or just relax and take a breath!

19 Sep 2026

Tāmaki Untold: All Aboard Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).

19 Sep 2026

Trio Korimato

Three internationally renowned musicians look forward to bringing their music to life as the Kori...

19 Sep 2026

Uku to pepeha for rangatahi

In this fun clay workshop you'll shape, carve and decorate a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells you...

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Making mugs workshop

Enjoy a relaxed weekend learning how to make your own mugs!

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori hīkoi

Join us for a captivating walking tour highlighting significant Māori artworks that shape the cit...

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori tour of Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits

Grow your mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) on some of the tūpuna (ancestors) portrayed in Gottf...