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Plans / Projects 4 May 2020

Construction begins to transform Hurstmere Road

Work to transform Hurstmere Road in Takapuna’s town centre into a more open, vibrant and accessible retail destination will begin this week.

Have your say 19 Mar 2020

Improvements proposed for North Shore’s Lake Road

Auckland Transport is seeking feedback from the community on proposals for a $47M upgrade of Lake Road, Esmonde Road and Bayswater Avenue.

Have your say 19 Mar 2020

Planning the future of Puketāpapa

Hearing from our many communities is important to Puketāpapa Local Board.

Have your say 17 Mar 2020

Getting strategic in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is looking to the community to help shape their priorities for the next three years, and they already have a strategy in place.

Have your say 16 Mar 2020

Reaching Ōrākei's diverse community

Ōrākei Local Board is working extra hard to ensure that every segment of the community is engaged with during an ongoing consultation.

Have your say 13 Mar 2020

Love local, get vocal on the future of Rodney

There is still time for communities to make their voices heard as part of consultation into the Rodney Local Board Plan.

Community 13 Mar 2020

Manurewa Bilingual Hikoi celebrates place of Māori in the community

Manurewa Local Board members are taking place in the town's Bilingual Hikoi to speak to people about their ideas and aspirations for the area.

Beaches 13 Mar 2020

Temporary health warning placed in parts of Hobson Bay

Auckland Council is placing a health warning in locations near where Newmarket Stream flows into Hobson Bay advising people to avoid contact with the water.

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02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026

Eastern floral art workshop for Mandarin speakers

Cultivate your mind through flowers, and connect with friends through art.

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.