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Transport 3 Feb 2021

Rainbow crossing comes to Auckland

Auckland’s first ‘Rainbow Crossing’ is coming to Karangahape Road and is planned to be installed in front of St Kevin’s Arcade in time to mark the end of Auckland Pride Month.

Heritage 2 Feb 2021

New floor for Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall

The Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall, opened in July 1961, is showing its age and is in need of maintenance work.

Waste 29 Jan 2021

Waiheke, it’s time to book your inorganic collection

Bookings are now open on Waiheke Island for Auckland Council’s inorganic service. Collections will take place from November 2019 to May 2020.

Community 29 Jan 2021

Local heroes wanted in Albert-Eden

Nominations are now open for the Albert-Eden Local Heroes Award 2021.

Community 27 Jan 2021

Ōrākei Local Board launches noise complaint campaign

Local families and business are being called on to help reduce nuisance noise in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2021

Busker festival brings jaw-dropping acts to our newest city spaces

An unmissable line-up of eight local street performers who have entertained across the globe, from Edinburgh to the Middle East, will hit our newest spaces along the waterfront and Viaduct Basin over Anniversary Weekend.

Development 22 Jan 2021

Toka Puia - more than a new car park building

With the recent opening of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna, shoppers, residents and businesses have embraced the new facility with enthusiasm over the holiday period.

Plans / Projects 20 Jan 2021

Rodney footpath projects get the green light

Rodney Local Board is expanding the footpath network between towns and villages to improve safety and make it easier for people to get around.

Events

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

More cheer in Beethoven’s lithe Second Symphony, with its generous slow movement and breathless f...

17 Jul 2026

Matariki potluck and art

Free community event for all to come through and celebrate Matariki together through kai and art.

18 Jul 2026

Come Together - Radiohead

The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

20 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Oranga Kākahu Project

Help us create the centre piece that will be on display at the newly refurbished Oranga Community...

21 Jul 2026

Textile Tuesday's Midwinter Fashion Show

Come and share your own delights or simply sit back and enjoy the parade with dazzling fabrics.