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Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

14 Feb 2022

Vaccination for children: Local board chair urges parents to make science-based decision

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia is urging parents to talk to medical experts and learn more about vaccination for children.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

10 Feb 2022

Call for feedback on trial Glen Eden cycleway

The trial pop-up cycleway in Glen Eden has launched an online survey to understand how it has been used and its impact on the local area.

4 Feb 2022

Local planning to meet growing community needs

To meet the challenges of growing and diverse community needs, the Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden local loards and Auckland Council are working with mana whenua, governmental and community organisations to plan for future growth at the local level.

Transport 3 Feb 2022

Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf to benefit from additional future-proofing

Auckland Transport will temporarily close Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf for up to six weeks from mid-February to pave the way for the future arrival of low-emission vessels.

Development 21 Jan 2022

New homes and preserved heritage for New Lynn

A part of New Lynn’s rich history and the development of new homes for the neighbourhood has been secured by Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

Cycling 17 Jan 2022

Improvements on the way for roads and electric vehicle infrastructure on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board has contributed $400,000 towards seal extension improvements to roads and electric vehicle infrastructure on the island through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Events

08 Apr 2026

Making sun catchers

Create and decorate a suncatcher with the Re-Creators. 

08 Apr 2026

Saving Money

Practical Money saving tips for migrant communities.

08 Apr 2026

Women & Non-Binary Artist Hui: Tracing Desire Lines

This is a creative workshop using print making and mindfulness to explore habitual routes that in...

08 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Mischief Makers: April School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library

Come visit Blockhouse Bay Library this school holidays to have fun for the whole whānau.

08 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

Birkenhead Library April School Holiday Programme - Ecofest

Come through to Birkenhead Library for an exciting series of events this school holidays.

02 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Autumn school holidays at Ōrewa Library

Enjoy free activities at the library during the school holidays.

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

22 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Caring for Papatūānuku

Explore the beautiful Reserves along the waterways, learn about native ecosystems, and find out h...