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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.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

Events

08 Nov 2026

Book release: Material Distance

Celebrate this new collaborative poetry and art book by Louise Stevenson and Jodie Dalgleish.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafting

Make air dry clay diya light holders and colour mandalas to celebrate Diwali.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafts

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting to celebrate Diwali!

08 Nov 2026

Keeping chickens

Join chicken expert Oliver Liddell for a practical workshop covering the essentials of keeping a...

08 Nov 2026

Parnell Festival of Roses

Experience the rose gardens in full bloom, along with food trucks, markets and plenty of free act...

08 Nov 2026

People's Triathlon: Race 1 – Maraetai

Start your 2026/27 season with the Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series.

08 Nov 2026

Reverie

Reverie opens with a mesmerizing, atmospheric work that gently rocks between dream and reality.

08 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Youth guitar discovery series

Join The Fretboard Studio for an acoustic guitar beginner workshop designed for youth.