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Festival 13 Nov 2023

Parnell Festival of Roses – a bloomin’ good time

The sun came out and greeted the community for a fun-filled day at Parnell Festival of Roses 2023, which attracted more than 5,000 attendees.

8 Nov 2023

Bird’s the word: Aotea's 2023 Bird Count Wants You!

Bird enthusiasts on Aotea / Great Barrier are wanted for the next Aotea Bird Count, set to take place in December 2023.

Development 2 Nov 2023

Midtown construction schedule continues to build momentum while expanding scope of underground works

In a recently published update, the Auckland Council group continues to deliver positive momentum across the Midtown Regeneration Programme while building smarter across agencies.  

Community 20 Oct 2023

Next steps for Leys Institute and 254 Ponsonby Road

Designs for two major community spaces in the Ponsonby area have been approved.

Environment 17 Oct 2023

By-law helps Waiheke birds take flight

Waiheke’s birdlife will be flying high this summer following the un-leashing of a plan to create a bird friendly beach zone thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Sep 2023

Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre

New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.

Cultural 20 Sep 2023

Te reo classes connect communities on Aotea

Free Māori language classes on Aotea are being funded by the local board.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

22 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Life Drawing 101

This course will be an introduction into figure drawing where we will learn how to construct more...

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

23 Apr 2026

Midsummer Night’s Dream

An illumination of distant stars and far horizons, with undercurrents of darkness.

23 Apr 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Passione Quartet

Experience the beauty and power of live chamber music.

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...