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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

05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Join our guided walks across Auckland’s most cherished natural spaces. These relaxed walks invite...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole camera workshop

Come along and learn how to make a pinhole camera.

06 Jun 2026

Arbor Day planting

Come along to plant native plants on the banks of the Waitahurangi Awa in New Lynn.

06 Jun 2026

Beach Haven Playcentre Garage and Bake Sale

Everything $1 – yes, you read that right! Join us for a fun-filled fundraising day!

06 Jun 2026

Come Together - Bruce Springstein

Come Together will perform the 'Born to Run' in its entirety, followed by a second set diving dee...

06 Jun 2026

Indie Game Showcase

Free event featuring 20+ playable games from local game makers and developers.

06 Jun 2026

Robotics workshop for kids

Kids can build, program and test their very own robots while developing critical problem-solving...