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Plans / Projects 4 Jul 2018

Tāmaki Link bus improves connections between the eastern bays and Britomart

Beginning Sunday 8 July, the new service will run at least every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight.

Environment 25 Jun 2018

A mission to bring back songbirds

Eastern Bays residents are flocking to get rid of predators in their gardens, parks and reserves.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Improving water quality in Okahu Bay

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team has been working on separating the combined stormwater and wastewater systems in Ōkahu Bay.

Community 31 May 2018

Help for city's homeless

Community groups from sport, the arts, and in social areas, have all been backed by Waitematā Local Board.

18 May 2018

New chairs for local boards

At six local boards across Auckland, six board members are stepping up to become chairs.

Community 19 Apr 2018

Hyundai Marine Sports Centre on track for spring

The centre will cater to a range of marine-based sports including sailing, paddling, canoeing and waka racing.

Community 12 Apr 2018

Local board brings the business

Ōrākei Local Board will introduce awards for the local business community in mid-2018.

Environment 21 Mar 2018

Dutch elm disease found at Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson

Around 18 elm trees have become infected with Dutch elm disease and are being removed.

Events

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

04 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

Matariki Remembrance

Join us as we honour the past and look ahead to the future, this Māori New Year, guided by the st...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Time Travellers' Quiz

See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Traveller's Quiz and be in to win!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Walk on the wild side: Gallery encounters

These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagi...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

07 Jul 2026

Looking back to move forward: The call of pōhutukawa

Discover the meaning and practices surrounding Matariki.

07 Jul 2026

Ōrākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.