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Community 19 Sep 2022

Hard-working coastie steps down from politics

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member Janet Fitzgerald has stepped down from local government after a 30-year career dating back to Rodney District Council.

19 Sep 2022

‘Accidental politician’ Vanessa Neeson steps down after 33 years

Retiring Vanessa Neeson looks back on 33 years of West Auckland politics

Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

Midtown 16 Sep 2022

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre

Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2022

Strengthening community kai resilience on Aotea

An increase in the amount of food grown locally on Aotea / Great Barrier is happening slowly but surely.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2022

Rangatū playground opens to delight

Hundreds of people turned out to the official opening of Rangatū Playground in Swanson.

Events

19 Sep 2026

Mooncake workshop

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us!

19 Sep 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.

19 Sep 2026

Pirate For a Day Sailing

A special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!

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...