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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

12 Jul 2026

Matariki Movie Night: Boy

In celebration of Matariki, Whau the People invites the community to a free screening of Boy, the...

12 Jul 2026

Pickling seasonal produce

Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy citrus...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

12 Jul 2026

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

12 Jul 2026

Whetū Workshop

Join us for a free creative workshop with Māori artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, where you'll creat...

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Mauri Tau - Guided Meditation

An immersive Matariki meditation experience bringing together mindfulness, hauora and kaupapa Māo...

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.