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Heritage 9 Jun 2021

Historical pipes preserved by park upgrade

Iron pipes that helped supply the North Shore with water more than 100 years ago, and discovered during works in Killarney Park in Takapuna, will be kept in place for the public to view.

Community 9 Jun 2021

Call to address isolation in economic plan

Franklin Local Board says Auckland Council's Economic Development Action Plan need to consider the part isolation plays in economic disparity.

9 Jun 2021

Manurewa gets down to business

The Manurewa Business Improvement District has been expanded to include even more business and industry.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

2 Jun 2021

Grant funding supports community groups across Waitematā

Community organisations across Waitematā have been bolstered with almost $200,000 in grant funding from Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 1 Jun 2021

Changes to Pukekohe Streets for People Trial

Part of Waka Kotahi’s Innovating Streets for People Programme, the Pukekohe Streets for People trial is currently underway, allowing Panuku to test several temporary installations intended to make the Pukekohe town centre safer to move around.

1 Jun 2021

Community forums a chance for Waiheke residents to connect with their local board

Waiheke Local Board has been holding monthly community forums with the aim of increasing their in-depth understanding of local issues.

Events

04 Sep 2026

Curator tour of Homestead Galleries

Join us for an intimate tour of our current exhibitions: Tūturu Kāenga and Witipū.

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

DEANZ Repair Café

An opportunity to repair loved and damaged items for free, helping save money and reduce the amou...

04 Sep 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Wā Pūrākau Bilingual Storytime

Together, we will explore the joy of pūrākau (stories) through pukapuka, waiata, bubbles and more!

03 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Small World

An interactive digital installation that invites audiences to draw their own bugs and release the...

03 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

The Art of Perfection

Isabella Lepoamo explores the emotional framework of competition, performance, and perfectionism,...

01 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

Comic Book Month

Celebrate 10 years of Dav Pilkey's character Dog Man at Blockhouse Bay Library.  

01 Sep 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

eBook Group

Share your thoughts with others, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book cl...

31 Aug 2026 - 06 Sep 2026

Inspired by Ghibli Week

Join us throughout the week for activities inspired by beloved animated adventures!