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Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2020

People-friendly streets to be trialled in Henderson

Waitākere Ward councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper welcome the news that Henderson’s town centre will receive funding from Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to trial a people-friendly streets project.

Cultural 29 Jun 2020

Waka workshops with the people of Moana

Waka workshops introduce Aucklanders and urban youth to the mighty Polynesian seafaring canoes and the sport of waka ama.

Beaches 26 Jun 2020

Safety volunteers backed in local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made more than $50,000 of grants to groups working to keep people safe at sea.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jun 2020

Finalists named for 2020 Howick Sports Awards

More than sixty finalists have been shortlisted for the 2020 Howick Sports Awards for the last year’s season.

Environment 26 Jun 2020

Titirangi chickens go global

An Auckland Council story is going viral and spreading its wings… just like Titirangi’s feral chickens.

Community 25 Jun 2020

Local board grants support camp, counselling, art show and more

Franklin Local Board’s Quick Response grants programme has awarded money to Camp Adair, Franklin Arts Festival, and Pakuranga Counselling Centre, among others.

Community 25 Jun 2020

Helping hand for Camp Adair among Franklin Local Board grants

Franklin Local Board has made a grant to the popular YMCA Camp Adair at the foot of the Hunua Ranges.

City Centre Waterfront 24 Jun 2020

New Wynyard Crossing Bridge resource consent application withdrawn

The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design has been withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available.

Events

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

25 Apr 2026

Felt and fibre market

Visitors will be able to purchase unique handmade goods and raw materials, meet makers and learn...

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

26 Apr 2026

Special ANZAC film screening of '25 April'

An innovative documentary created to bring the story of the New Zealand experience at Gallipoli t...