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Development 14 Jun 2021

Auckland Transport delivers first stage of vibrant vision for Karangahape Road

Karangahape Road’s heritage-rich neighbourhood has become supercharged with renewal in recent times, as the area moves closer to its future as a vibrant city neighbourhood and one of Auckland’s busiest transit hubs.

Development 14 Jun 2021

Make a date with newly-enhanced Karangahape Road

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council have opened the Karangahape Road enhancements for Aucklanders. And on Saturday 26 June, the Karangahape Business Association will ensure the legendary street bursts into new life with a fitting and colourful...

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Jun 2021

Netball courts take on new role

Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jun 2021

Maraetai club gets it right

Maraetai Beach Boating Club has used its facilities and old-fashioned hard work to build a role for itself that puts it at the heart of the local community.

Environment 11 Jun 2021

Fresh ideas to cut back food waste awarded nearly $40,000

From soup discos to getting into a pickle - Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund has given nearly $40,000 to a range of projects aimed at cutting down our food waste.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Street names help keep heritage alive

Ever wondered how you came to be living on Colonel Street? Jonah Lomu Drive and Queen Street might be self-explanatory, but it's our local boards that are charged with adopting new names in their areas.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Ngāti Tamaoho vision for Manukau Harbour shared

Ngāti Tamaoho has shared a vision of a renewed Pahurehure Inlet, and for the Manukau Harbour beyond it.

Plans / Projects 9 Jun 2021

$233,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $233,000 from the local board’s grants programme in May.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through sensory play, music time, motor skill development and early social learn...

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Waitākere

Our sessions are filled with movement, music and connection.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

09 Sep 2026

Bluey Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with a day all about the popular animated show Bluey.

09 Sep 2026

BrainCharge for Adult Learners’ Week

A special extra session of our BrainCharge programme for Adult Learners' Week.

09 Sep 2026

BrainCharge in Mandarin

This event is part of Adult Learners’ Week, supported by Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aote...

09 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week: Planning for peace of mind

Join Tracy Smith from Harbour Hospice for a special workshop as part of Dying Matters Week 2026.