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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

07 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Exhibition: I will be a Feast for all that Hums

Presented by Witching Hour, a collective of four Elam-educated artists.

07 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Stray Thoughts

Stray Thoughts illustrates our connecting thoughts, dreams and memories as we journey through life.

07 Oct 2026 - 06 Mar 2027

King Pin: Dave Cameron’s Boxing and Wrestling Collection

This exhibition brings his collection to life, tracing the evolution of both sports through chang...

01 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

POPS Pinball

Auckland's biggest pinball machine is now live!

01 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Windows of Imagination

Enjoy a fun journey through the new CRL stations, go for a scavenger hunt and have fun with a fun...

01 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027

Kids learn to ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

Enjoy one of the most iconic musicals of all time with a dazzling cast of New Zealand’s finest mu...

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.