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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

09 Oct 2026

Epsom Heritage Walk: Lava, Homes & History

On this guided architectural walk, you'll appreciate Epsom’s distinctive character.

09 Oct 2026

Franklin Positive Ageing Expo

Come along to discover local services and activities, meet new people and enjoy live stage perfor...

09 Oct 2026

Hands-on Ecology series: Taonga Tuku Iho

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

09 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Family History Expo 2026

Discover your roots and connect with an enthusiastic genealogy community.

09 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Tōrua

An immersive contemporary dance journey that transforms the city into a living stage.

10 Oct 2026

Auckland’s vegan roots: Cooking workshop

Come join our chefs and rediscover the joy of compassionate, mindful eating with recipes from the...

10 Oct 2026

Author Talk: Robyn Pearce

Discover true pre-Civil War American history with a quirky Kiwi time-travelling twist.

10 Oct 2026

Brass bites: Food-themed concert

All three North Shore Brass Academy Bands bring their young talent to entertain with soloists and...