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Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Chill Zone at Come Fly a Kite makes event more welcoming to all kids

If your child feels overwhelmed by big crowds or loud noises, don't let it stop you from bringing them to the popular annual Come Fly a Kite event in Te Atatu Peninsula.

Community 14 Mar 2023

Local grants help make a difference

Local grants are provided to help groups achieve objectives that align with the local board’s plans and overall aims for its community.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

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.

Events

05 Sep 2026

Come Together - Talking Heads

Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.

05 Sep 2026

Printing with tetra pak

Join resident artist Julie Moselen for a fun, exploratory day of printmaking using recycled tetra...

05 Sep 2026

Read, sip, reflect

Slow down and enjoy a moment of calm at our shared reading session designed to nourish both your...

05 Sep 2026 - 06 Sep 2026

Squish! Bang! Splat!

Discover and explore all things squishy, loud and messy through experiments, instruments, games a...

05 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Your vote, your voice

Join us for an interactive information session to learn about New Zealand's electoral system and...

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Singing Workshop

Learn and brush up essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister and a...

05 Sep 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Drop-in art group

School leavers are invited to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friendly studio environment.

22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our third series for 2026, Early Sound Masterpieces, features six monumental films from the first...