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Community 30 Sep 2021

Older Chinese adults supported to thrive in Waitematā communities

Waitematā Local Board has given $4500 in grant funding to a community-led organisation that provides a range of support for older Chinese adults.

Transport 30 Sep 2021

More people using Hobsonville Ferry during the week

Auckland Transport figures show that more Hobsonville residents are catching the ferry mid-week, with patronage growing by 30 per cent from the previous year.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2021

Ethnic communities praised for COVID-19 role

Papakura Local Board urges those unvaccinated to get on the Shot Cuz bus.

Community 29 Sep 2021

COVID-19 jab comes with pie and kai in Papakura

Companies are rallying to help with the drive to lift vaccination rates in southern Auckland.

Updated 29 September 2021
Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2021

Explainer: Kennedy Point marina consent

The consent process for the construction of a marina at Kennedy Point explained.

27 Sep 2021

Boost for waka ama club in Te Atatū

Plans for a permanent waka ama facility in Te Atatū have taken a step closer following the news that approximately 200m2 of council land next to Te Atatu Boat Club is set to be reclassified to allow for more storage space for waka.

24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

Events

06 Oct 2026

Ponsonby heritage kōrero

Come join Ponsonby locals for a kōrero (discussion) about the early years of Ponsonby.

06 Oct 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The Household Experience

Domestic rationing began as early as 1939 and remarkably was not fully lifted until 1950, meaning...

06 Oct 2026

Reflections on Auckland's volcanic landscape

Explore the history and future of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s volcanic landscape.

06 Oct 2026

Tāmariki Uku Workshop: Vegetable Trinket Trays

Come along to learn a new skill and take home a beautiful, handmade piece of art to store your sm...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Korean Book Chat

Korean speakers share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with o...