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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

27 Sep 2026

Kai rākau heritage food tree tour, BBQ and picnic

Join us for a family-friendly picnic and barbecue among the heritage fruit trees, followed by a g...

27 Sep 2026

Leys Orchestra: Oasis In the Ocean

Leys Orchestra explores the home-away-from-home early Aucklanders built over a century ago.

27 Sep 2026

Spring seed and plant swap

Come along to talk all things gardening and growing.

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

27 Sep 2026

Volcano Fest: Auckland's fiery story

Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

27 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Birkenhead

These school holidays are all about following your dreams!

27 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Butter making

This interactive day out lets families learn how to churn fresh cream into butter, guided by one...