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Waste 13 Nov 2019

Collaborative composting pilot a first for the city centre

Auckland Council is proud to support a composting pilot project, the first in the city centre and waterfront areas.

Transport 13 Nov 2019

AT trials summer plan to reduce congestion at Matiatia

Auckland Transport and Waiheke Local Board will trial a new way to manage traffic at Matiaitia and to help reduce congestion and improve safety around the ferry terminal.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Armistice Day marked by Manurewa community

The Manurewa community rallied to ensure the town's tradition of honouring Armistice Day would continue unbroken.

Community 11 Nov 2019

Franklin Local Board Grants Announced

16 community groups have received grants from the Franklin Local Board.

Beaches 11 Nov 2019

Testing and funding to improve water quality in Takapuna

Smoke testing, site inspections and increased funding are helping to combat issues with water quality in Takapuna.

Transport 8 Nov 2019

New Lynn to Avondale shared path underway

Work is starting on a major shared path linking communities in west Auckland.

Have your say 8 Nov 2019

New pedestrian crossings set to make it safer for pedestrians on Sunnynook Road

Have your say on Auckland Transport plans to improve safety for pedestrians along Sunnynook Road.

Have your say 7 Nov 2019

Help shape the new aquatic and leisure centre in Flat Bush

A new aquatic and leisure centre is being built at Barry Curtis Park and Flat Bush community is being asked to have their say on the services it wants to see at the facility.

Events

29 Sep 2026

1970s Ponsonby exhibition: Meet the photographer

Meet and chat with former Elam student and photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper.

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Pokémon Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with the whole whanau at Manukau Library!

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...