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Environment 5 Apr 2022

Plan being developed to guide management of coastal hazards at Little Shoal Bay

Your input wanted on plan to guide management of coastal hazards at Wai Manawa / Little Shoal Bay Reserve.

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...

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

06 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Rere ki Uta, Rere ki Tai (Part 2)

For anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens.

02 Oct 2026 - 02 Apr 2027

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays

Experience Auckland’s longest running community food truck night, with delicious street food, liv...

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

DEANZ Repair Café

An opportunity to repair loved and damaged items for free, helping save money and reduce the amou...

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Wā Pūrākau Bilingual Storytime

Together, we will explore the joy of pūrākau (stories) through pukapuka, waiata, bubbles and more!

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

07 Nov 2026

Adventure bike playground: Obstacle course edition

Get the bikes out and bring the family to the park for a fun day out.

07 Nov 2026

Author talk: Jodie Shelley

Jodie Shelley shares how her self-published writing journey began and the evolution of her three...