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Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2020

Renowned architectural groups to design Avondale community facility and town square

Two celebrated New Zealand architecture and design studios, Athfield Architects and Isthmus Group, have been appointed to design the new community facility and upgraded town square for Avondale.

Development 24 Nov 2020

Transformation takes shape in Ōtāhuhu town centre

Ōtāhuhu residents are now enjoying a safer and greener town centre as the revitalisation of the town centre nears completion.

Sports / Leisure 24 Nov 2020

Better parks and sporting facilities delivered in Albert-Eden

It’s easy to see why Albert-Eden’s local parks and sporting fields are a big draw with people over the summer.

Libraries 24 Nov 2020

Papakura Library lifts to get revamp

Papakura's Sir Edmund Hillary Library is having its lifts to the carpark revamped, which will mean visitors will need to use the stairs or the other ground floor lift.

Community 24 Nov 2020

Local boards take joint approach to benefit Aucklanders

Franklin and Howick are among Auckland local boards seeking to find common ground so they can work together to benefit residents.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Nov 2020

Boards unite for Tuia journey

Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards are all offering rangatahi places on a local government mentoring programme in 2021.

Cultural 20 Nov 2020

Finding a name for re-imagined cultural festival

Ten-day festival coming to Tāmaki Makaurau with Auckland International Cultural Festival at its heart, and we want you to help us name it.

20 Nov 2020

New changing rooms at Grey Lynn Park celebrated

Grey Lynn Park has new changing rooms and toilets following completion of a long standing project spearheaded by Waitematā Local Board.

Events

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

01 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Printopia Festival

Expand your creativity by joining one of our fun workshops.

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in Ceramic Studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

02 May 2026

Family fun day mash up

Entertainment features Vaudeville musical comedy from Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety...

02 May 2026

The Sunshine Kid

Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert's star is rising.