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Safety 30 Sep 2025

Board builds connected communities with North Shore Neighbourhood Support

Communities on the North Shore will be seeing more events and resources to stay connected, safe and resilient thanks to a $10,000 allocation from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to North Shore Neighbourhood Support.

Community 29 Sep 2025

Six and out: Peter McGlashan steps down after six years at Māungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board member Peter McGlashan is stepping down from the board, after six years (2019-2025) of serving the community. 

Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Events

30 May 2026

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session

Be a part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa.

30 May 2026 - 01 Jun 2026

Open Studios Waiheke

A vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating studios and galleries.

30 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Drawing from life

Discover the skill of observing and capturing real life subjects.

30 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Open social sewing session

A relaxed and supportive environment where you can build confidence and have fun.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Knit a pair of beautiful lace mitts

Learn some new skills and stitch combinations to knit a pair of lace mitts. 

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!