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Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Community 17 Feb 2020

Celebrating disability pride and inclusion in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Last year's International Day of Persons with Disability brought a positive celebration of disability pride and inclusion to the city.

Community 14 Feb 2020

Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council

Drinking water available at some rural community halls

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 14 Feb 2020

Two new tsunami sirens for Orewa

Two new tsunami sirens will be installed in Orewa next month, and locals are invited to an information session on 18 February to learn more.

Cycling 14 Feb 2020

Community bike hub a welcome addition in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's new bike hub follows two similar hubs in West Auckland all devoted to helping get more people cycling.

Sports / Leisure 14 Feb 2020

Have your say on indoor courts at Huapai Domain

Consultation is taking place from 10 February – 9 March on plans for new facilities at Huapai Domain.

Walkways 14 Feb 2020

New trail to link Clevedon and Kaiaua

The Hūnua Trail will link Clevedon and Kaiaua over a 44-kilometre walking and cycling trail on existing tracks and Watercare roads.

14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Events

04 Jul 2026

Howick Village Eco-Day

Bring the family along to meet and interact with live animals and bugs, with Hands on Creatures.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...

07 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Matariki Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

09 Jul 2026

Poi making

Join Parnell Library to celebrate Matariki during the school holidays by making poi!