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Have your say 20 Mar 2026

Ōrākei, do we have our priorities right?

Why you should take part in the Annual Plan consultation?

Community news 17 Mar 2026

Gallaher’s glow up and bright future

Over the past year, the park has undergone a much-needed facelift valued at approximately $600,000 so it can continue to serve its growing community. 

Have your say 16 Mar 2026

North Shore Ward residents encouraged to have their say on Auckland’s Annual Plan

People living across the North Shore Ward are being encouraged to share their views on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027.

Community news 16 Mar 2026

Celebrating Korean culture in Ōtara

The spirit of community and culture was on full display at Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre as residents gathered to celebrate Seollal.

Community 12 Mar 2026

New moves in Ōtāhuhu

Fairburn Park in Ōtāhuhu now has a new volleyball court for fun, fitness, and community play - thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Finding rhythm again with Waiheke Open Orchestra

The Waiheke Open Orchestra project got underway at the beginning of 2024 with support from Waiheke Local Board funding.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Banded rail chicks making a big splash in Kaipātiki

Kaipātiki’s wetlands are buzzing with exciting news. The rare banded rail (moho pererū) has successfully bred right here in Beach Haven.

Community news 12 Mar 2026

Power in numbers: four new road projects get green light in Mt Albert

Mount Albert is set to become a safer suburb to travel around, with more than $800K of transport upgrades rubber-stamped by the Albert-Eden Local Board. 

Events

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

01 Sep 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

eBook Group

Share your thoughts with others, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book cl...

29 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2029

Te Ripo o te Moana: Taonga Through Time

Bringing together taonga Māori from the Museum’s collection in an exhibition exploring the richne...

23 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Group Show: The Crackling of the Sun

This exhibition moves through constellations and imaginaries, where time fractures, loops and ret...

23 Aug 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Ruth Ige: The Evocation of Worlds

An exhibition exploring identity, belonging and representations of Blackness.

15 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Niutupuola Trust

A free, low-impact community exercise class on Saturday mornings.

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Cross stitch meet-up

Socialise, share ideas and work on your projects alongside like-minded people!

15 Aug 2026 - 14 Feb 2028

Our Ocean of Islands

A landmark exhibition bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.