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Development 6 Sep 2021

Karangahape Road records retail high before bracing for lockdown

Before the current lockdown, figures from Marketview ranked Karangahape Road the highest performing Business Improvement District across the Auckland region for the past three months.

Community 26 Aug 2021

Puketāpapa plaque material swapped following vandalism

A spate of brass memorial plaque thefts from the Puketapapa Local board area will lead to the use of anodised aluminium in replacement plaques to deter future vandalism and theft.

Development 23 Aug 2021

Help shape the future of Old Papatoetoe  

If Old Papatoetoe is part of your life, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to have your say on its future.

18 Aug 2021

On track to keep Eskdale Reserve Network kauri safe

Dozens turn out for an event to mark the reopening of kauri safe tracks in the Eskdale Reserve Network.

17 Aug 2021

Next generation of Pacific Leaders graduate

Fourty-four young people from West Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Programme.

Youth / Rangatahi 16 Aug 2021

For youth, by youth — celebrating a decade of empowerment

The Howick Youth Council, established and funded by Howick Local Board, celebrated its decennial anniversary at a special event this weekend with several achievements to its credit.

Community 16 Aug 2021

East Coast Bays Library reopens after multi-million-dollar renovation

Space is no longer in short supply at East Coast Bays Library after a $2 million dollar renovation has transformed the library’s interior.

Arts 13 Aug 2021

Keeping the arts on the go in Whau

The beating heart of the Whau arts scene is set to get a fresh injection of energy following the appointment of Janet Lilo and Jody Yawa McMillan to the Whau Arts Broker role.

Events

17 Jul 2026

Matariki Evening Market

Join us for a magical evening honouring Matariki through creativity, connection and community.

17 Jul 2026

Matariki potluck and art

Free community event for all to come through and celebrate Matariki together through kai and art.

18 Jul 2026

Celestial Matariki Market

Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.

18 Jul 2026

Come Together - Radiohead

The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...

18 Jul 2026

Kai, culture and connection

Come along, connect and celebrate the season through kai!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki ki Rawene

Celebrate Matariki at Rawene Community Centre!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.

18 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting by the Bike Path

Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!