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Community 2 Mar 2021

Te reo reflects Paerata Rise's Methodist history

Ten new street names in Franklin's rapidly-growing Paerata Rise reflect the area's Methodist history and reference the Bible.

Environment 2 Mar 2021

Feral pigs close to eradication on Waiheke

A feral pig control programme on Waiheke has successfully reached a point where eradication is possible thanks to support from Ngāti Pāoa and other landowners and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.

1 Mar 2021

Global recognition for Dominion Road nightlife

The Dominion Road precinct the first destination in the Southern hemisphere to achieve Purple Flag status.

Plans / Projects 26 Feb 2021

The transformation of downtown to continue with development opportunity

The revitalisation of the city centre’s downtown precinct is set to continue with Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Transport working together to find a development partner for the Downtown Car Park.

Environment 26 Feb 2021

From crumbs to compost in Albert-Eden

Two local groups are showing how to turn organic waste and leftover food crumbs into useful compost.

Development 25 Feb 2021

Federal Street transformation continues with Stage 2 upgrade

A new shared space is coming to the city centre with work commencing in March to transform Federal Street between Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street into a safer space for pedestrians.

25 Feb 2021

Albert-Eden Local Board by-election nominations now open

Auckland Council will be conducting a by-election for Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) with nominations open until 12pm, Thursday 25 March.

25 Feb 2021

Support shown for continuance of Waiheke Governance Pilot

A report evaluating a governance pilot running on Waiheke over the last three years has been released this week by Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit.

Events

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).

23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Flax weaving

Begin your harakeke journey and create beautiful woven projects.

23 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

ParkRide GI

Join us for a free fun series of community bike rides.

16 May 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Tamariki Time - Mt Albert

Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library.

16 May 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

LEGO Club - Mt Albert

Create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment.

09 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Claytopia: Pottery for teens

This is a perfect opportunity for your teen to learn the basics of hand building pottery.

09 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Vessels - Manurewa Pottery Club

This exhibition explores the meaning of ‘vessel’, ranging from purely functional to totally abstr...