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Community news 20 Aug 2026

Chamberlain Park shared path included in $3.2m Albert-Eden transport investment

Mount Albert’s Chamberlain Park will be home to a new shared path.

Community news 20 Aug 2026

Glow up: more Puketāpapa fields to light up at night

More Puketāpapa sports fields will shine bright at night.

Transport 19 Aug 2026

$1.7 million transport investment for Waitākere Ranges

The projects will help connect neighbourhoods, improve access to public transport and give people more sustainable ways to get where they need to go.

Community news 19 Aug 2026

Waiheke grants bring stories to life and protect native wildlife

Local board funding is helping Waiheke community groups deliver creative experiences for families while supporting the island’s ongoing fight to eradicate stoats.

Community news 19 Aug 2026

From baroque music to environmental science, local grants make a difference

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board grants are helping local organisations deliver projects that benefit the community.

Community news 18 Aug 2026

Landing on the right park: next lot of Tāmaki land exchanges open for feedback

Future park improvements are locked in for Maungakiekie-Tamaki, with the confirmation of land exchanges for Maybury Reserve (eastern end), Taurica Reserve and Torino Reserve. 

Community news 18 Aug 2026

Opening hours changing at four Henderson-Massey libraries

Opening hours at four Henderson-Massey libraries and community hubs will change slightly from 10 October to better meet community demand and visiting patterns.

Community news 14 Aug 2026

Celebrating 15 years of young leaders in East Auckland

For 15 years, Howick Youth Council has been proving that young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow — they’re already leading today.

Events

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

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.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

18 Sep 2026

Discover Bushglen Reserve at night

Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...

18 Sep 2026

Hands-on Ecology Series: Waewae Tapu

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!