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Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

15 Jul 2021

New citizens welcomed in their local community

New citizens were welcomed with joy and celebration into the Puketāpapa community at a citizenship ceremony held after a long hiatus due to the COVID–19 pandemic.

Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

25 May 2021

Results announced in the Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) by-election

Will McKenzie has won the election for the Albert-Eden Local board (Maungawhau subdivision) with 2768 votes.

24 May 2021

Local board wins stricter alcohol rules for new Puketāpapa off-licence

Puketāpapa Local Board has been working to reduce alcohol harm in our community, in line with the Healthy Puketāpapa Action Plan, and recently succeeded in winning stricter rules for a new off-licence.

18 May 2021

Chair role change at Albert-Eden Local Board

The role of Chair for Albert-Eden Local Board will change on 22 May 2021, as per the all-board agreement made at the start of the current term.

17 May 2021

A plan for trees on Somerset Road

Two poplars on Somerset Road have declined significantly in health recently, after being carefully monitored for some time, and now require removal.

Environment 10 May 2021

Fallen tree used to improve native fish habitat at Belfast Reserve

Parts of a large fallen pine tree that needs to be removed at the local Belfast Reserve will be retained to enhance in-stream native fish habitat.

Events

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

30 Sep 2026

Mindful living through heritage spices

Discover the traditions of heritage spices and mindful living through an interactive wellness exp...

30 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

WWII: Pilot stories and how to research your family history

Explore the human side of WWII through the story of my grandfather, a Lancaster pilot, and the jo...

01 Oct 2026

Grown in Point Chevalier

Join a talk by the Point Chevalier Historical Society to learn how food was grown and sourced in...

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

03 Oct 2026

2026 Epsom Moon Festival

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a fun-filled day of culture, creativity, delicious food an...

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Abattoir, paddock and town: Architecture of food

In this open-studio exhibition, Painter of Paradise Martin Law presents a collection of paintings...

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Heritage Food Festival

Discover the stories and taste the classic flavours of the park at our Heritage Food Festival.