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Community 21 May 2021

Diversity Forum encourages intercultural dialogue in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Continuing its mission to drive intercultural connections and participation, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board recently held its Diversity Forum in Manukau.

20 May 2021

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board halts Onehunga Low Traffic pilot

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has decided to end the Onehunga Low Traffic Area pilot project. The decision was made under the board’s urgent decision-making process after a briefing this morning due to vandalism and disruption at the project site.

20 May 2021

New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush

Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.

Transport 20 May 2021

Trialling people-friendly spaces in West Papatoetoe to improve safety

A new trial of road layouts to help reduce vehicle speeds, provide safer crossings and prevent traffic from using residential streets as shortcuts has kicked off in West Papatoetoe.

Cycling 20 May 2021

Pop-up Glen Eden cycleway trial set to begin

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road leading to Glen Eden town centre will soon be underway.

Community 19 May 2021

Halls at the heart of Franklin community

Auckland Council's community halls maintain a crucial role in some of the city's outlying and rural areas.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

19 May 2021

Opening workshop doors to the public in Devonport-Takpauna

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has decided to open weekly workshops up to the public to foster understanding and transparency of its decisions.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Whetūrangitia

An exhibition series in celebration of Matariki, honouring both those who have passed in previous...

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!

03 Hōngo 2026 - 11 Hōngo 2026

Matariki Night Markets

Bring your whānau, bring your friends and experience Matariki in the heart of the city.

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices

This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a contemporary herenga waka: a place where Māori artist...

02 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - East Coast Bays

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with our fun activities!

02 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Constellations

Set under the stars of Matariki, this Aotearoa adaptation by Nī Dekkers-Reihana reimagines Nick P...

01 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

He Tumu Mātāwaka

An exploration of the social and cultural footprint of urban Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.