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Environment 27 Nov 2020

Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story

Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.

Environment 24 Nov 2020

Awakeri Wetlands Stage One opens

Mayor Goff said that the significant investment in the wetlands would prevent flooding and enable the development of new residential homes for around 15,000 people.

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.

Events

12 Nov 2026

King Pin curator tour: From ‘Lady Wrestler’ to ‘Superstar’

Join curator Kirsty Webb for a free guided tour of King Pin with a focus on women wrestlers from...

12 Nov 2026

The man you choose to be

Join us for a special free Movember event celebrating our young men in an honest and thought-prov...

12 Nov 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Sewn Up: Upcycling sewing classes (1)

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!

12 Nov 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Marathon

Nic Sampson brings to life the unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of...

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

13 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Puna and Source Papa ki Awataha

Practical skills for restoring private and public spaces.

13 Nov 2026

Introduction to composting

Come and discover how easy it is and what suits you best!

13 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Sewn Up: Upcycling sewing classes

Learn to sew, upcycle and mend!