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Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 31 Oct 2022

Waiheke foraging at your fingertips

Waiheke locals can now access free, nutritious food through an online food map that locates hundreds of fruit trees planted with funding from Waiheke Local Board.

Elections 26 Oct 2022

By-election announced for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

Candidate nominations for the by-election will open on Thursday 24 November, and close 12pm Thursday 22 December 2022. The voting period will be from Thursday 26 January to 12pm, Friday 17 February 2023.

Environment 20 Oct 2022

Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost

Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.

20 Oct 2022

Adding a splash of colour to Auckland’s cityscape

Annual flower display beds around the central city are turning heads.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2022

Have your say on Leys Institute restoration and modernisation designs

It is time to have your say on the future design for the restoration of the much-loved Leys Institute at 20 St Marys Road, with consultation on two design options open until 1 December.

30 Sep 2022

Waiheke Local Board farewell member Bob Upchurch

Retiring member Bob Upchurch said his farewells to Waiheke Local Board after deciding not to stand for re-election.

Events

31 Oct 2026

The 11th NZ Taiwan Film Festival × Saturday Cultural Market

Enjoy a film, explore the cultural market and discover Taiwanese culture.

31 Oct 2026

The animal world in an enchanted forest

Children will discover how Indian classical dance brings animals and characters to life.  

31 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Botanical printing: Fabric has memory

Come along to this fun workshop at Studio One Toi Tū.

31 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Breeze Sailing

An exciting, energetic on-water experience where you are encouraged to actively get involved in s...

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.

01 Nov 2026

Sounds of India

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Indian classical music through an uplifting one-hour c...

02 Nov 2026

Star Canoes, Voyaging Worlds

Join us for a special kōrero celebrating the enduring knowledge, practices and stories of Pacific...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Sep 2027

Reading revolution: Shared reading

Connect and share experiences using stories and poems.