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Community 2 May 2023

Feedback on spending to counter crime

Whau Local Board has recommended Business Associations should receive government fund for safety initiatives.

Community 1 May 2023

Tourism gets boost in Franklin

Funding has been awarded to the Manukau Heads Lighthouse Trust to develop better signage and produce a brochure for the popular visitor attraction.

City Centre Waterfront 1 May 2023

Wander through Auckland’s historic laneways

From foodie faves to architectural delights, central Auckland’s laneways can take you in a new direction.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Aerial photo gifted to Howick Local Board for 175th support

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Events

31 Oct 2026

Stars of brass

North Shore Brass will delight and entertain from a range of genre’s, styles, periods and instrum...

31 Oct 2026

The 11th NZ Taiwan Film Festival × Saturday Cultural Market

Enjoy a film, explore the cultural market and discover Taiwanese culture.

31 Oct 2026

The animal world in an enchanted forest

Children will discover how Indian classical dance brings animals and characters to life.  

31 Oct 2026

The Mainline Tour

Gary McCormick and Adam McGrath share crack up stories, songs and poems.

31 Oct 2026

ThreadFest 2026

Come along for a mega fabric swap, workshops and demonstrations from local craft groups.

31 Oct 2026

Whau Arts Festival 2026

This year, we're celebrating the many ways art brings us together along the Whau River.

31 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Diwali celebration

Come along and enjoy our Diwali celebrations!

31 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Botanical printing: Fabric has memory

Come along to this fun workshop at Studio One Toi Tū.