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24 May 2021

Local board wins stricter alcohol rules for new Puketāpapa off-licence

Puketāpapa Local Board has been working to reduce alcohol harm in our community, in line with the Healthy Puketāpapa Action Plan, and recently succeeded in winning stricter rules for a new off-licence.

Development 21 May 2021

Wynyard Quarter innovation precinct developments reach completion milestone

After over a decade of master-planning and two years of construction, today Wynyard Quarter’s innovation precinct reached another significant milestone with the blessing of 10 Madden, N. Cole Building and Freda Barnes Plaza.

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.

Events

05 Oct 2026

Botany Library 22nd Anniversary Party

A fun, family-friendly celebration for all ages with food, games and plenty to get involved in as...

05 Oct 2026

Creature masks in clay

Tamariki will explore the fascinating world of masks, creatures and transformation through clay.

05 Oct 2026

The long track to the CRL

Transport commentator Dr Brian McDonnell presents an illustrated history of Auckland’s passenger...

06 Oct 2026

Auckland Domain heritage walk: Māra Kai to Park

Join long-time local guide Shelagh Coop on a walk through this historic landscape, uncovering its...

06 Oct 2026

Culinary adventures

Discover the connections between food, place and heritage in this engaging talk that celebrates t...

06 Oct 2026

Food Histories: A Community Conversation

Discover how food carries stories of culture, memory and belonging across generations and communi...

06 Oct 2026

Layered gel prints

Learn to create exciting layered prints using gel printing plates!

06 Oct 2026

Onehunga Fencible & Historical Society Talk

This talk offers a fascinating glimpse into early cross-cultural exchange.