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Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

Heritage 4 Jun 2020

Restoration of Avondale grave preserves a piece of history

A piece of the Whau’s history has been salvaged following the restoration of a gravestone in St Ninians Cemetery in Avondale.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

City Centre Waterfront 21 May 2020

A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community

A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2.

Whanau friendly 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Plans / Projects 20 May 2020

New concept design endorsed for Takapuna town square

Takapuna locals can now visualise how their future town square will look after the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board endorsed the concept design at its meeting on 19 May.

Events

08 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Family history resources

Start researching your family history with Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group.

08 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: Relaxed hours / Mauri tau

A lower-stimulation environment to explore the gallery during our relaxed hours. 

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Beginner roller dance

Join the team at Skate Nation for a beginner friendly roller skate!

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Community Jam

Get together with like-minded locals to make music, share ideas and have a great time.

18 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Learn to roller skate

Join the team at Skate Nation and learn to roller skate in a fun and welcoming environment.

18 Aug 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Fono Fitness - Te Pae o Kura

Join this fun, low-impact exercise class to support your health and wellbeing.

18 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social table tennis

Come along and join our fun and social table tennis group!

18 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Synergy multi-sports

Ignite a passion for sport and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for your tamariki!