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Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!

An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.

Community 24 Sep 2025

Growing strong together: why local food planning matters for future resilience in Puketāpapa

Kai Resilient Puketāpapa is a community-led project focused on planning for food resilience.

Community 23 Sep 2025

New energy for Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu’s town centre is set for a refresh, thanks to funding secured through Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Ostrich Farm sports fields gain ground

A $1.1 million boost from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish Fund is helping move plans forward to transform Ostrich Farm into a fully equipped sports field park.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Safety 18 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens boost community safety in Ōrākei

Two council compliance wardens have been assigned specifically to the Ōrākei Local Board area thanks to its funding.

Community 18 Sep 2025

Stepping down after dedicated service to Rodney

Rodney Local Board members Louise Johnston and Michelle Carmichael are stepping down after years of service, leaving a legacy of advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Events

04 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

Deep Mapping: how painting can tell stories of the soul of Place by Janet Mazenier

This exhibition will comprehensively exhibit work from the last three years of Janet Maxenier's P...

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface

Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and...

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

MOTAT April holiday experience

Discover how numbers tell stories as we turn data science and statistics into hands-on holiday fu...

03 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Photographic Exhibition : Where ancient light remains

Pieter (Pete) Verlaak, talented Belgian photographer, has pulled together the first, and perhaps...

02 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Autumn school holidays at Ōrewa Library

Enjoy free activities at the library during the school holidays.

02 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

CAB Go

Visit our website to find the nearest adventure to you and see the prizes you could win for explo...

31 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

St Heliers Library April School Holiday Programme

Get your kids building, crafting, and growing this school holidays at St Heliers Library and Tāma...