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Whanau friendly 5 Apr 2022

Mission Bay’s iconic playground to be upgraded

A comprehensive remodel of the playground at Selwyn Reserve on the Mission Bay waterfront is now underway. Auckland Council will create an adventure playground with a wider age group and an increased volume of foot traffic in mind.

Community 5 Apr 2022

Grants encourage older people to keep learning

Manurewa Local Board has grants on offer to enable those 55 and over to keep on learning.

Beaches 5 Apr 2022

Safeswim part of the Glen Innes community

New beachfront Safeswim signage in Point England adds a local twist to the electronic noticeboard

Community 31 Mar 2022

Franklin backs Vision Zero goal

Franklin Local Board is calling for lower speed limits outside all schools.

Community 25 Mar 2022

Go to school and become a volunteer gardener

Have you got green fingers and are keen on finding volunteering opportunities? If so, look no further.

Community 24 Mar 2022

A SPACE for inclusive poetry

The Street Poets and Artists Collective Enterprise (SPACE) project is a partnership between Auckland Council Connected Communities and the Auckland City Mission, giving rough sleepers a chance to have their voices heard.

24 Mar 2022

Board’s mahi brings additional funding for building vibrant streets

Puketāpapa: he Taunga Pahikara, an initiative to encourage children and families to access existing cycling infrastructure and support other biking services locally, will benefit from additional funding through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The V...

23 Mar 2022

Students remind us to keep 'Drains for Rain'

Students from local schools are participating in Albert-Eden Local Board’s Drains for Rain Programme.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

12 Jul 2026

Whetū Workshop

Join us for a free creative workshop with Māori artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, where you'll creat...

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Mauri Tau - Guided Meditation

An immersive Matariki meditation experience bringing together mindfulness, hauora and kaupapa Māo...

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

14 Jun 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Warkworth

Come along for a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda in a relaxed...

31 May 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Cosmologies

Cosmologies brings together the work of Nikau Hindin and Naminapu Maymuru-White into an exhibitio...

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.