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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Environment 21 Apr 2016

Exciting plans for former Greenmount Landfill

There are exciting proposals to transform the former Greenmount Landfill site at East Tamaki into a native forest alongside leisure areas, children’s play and fitness facilities, an off-leash dog area, walking and cycling tracks and access to the...

Cycling 12 Apr 2016

Designs revealed for Auckland’s biggest cycleway project

New designs for Auckland’s biggest ever cycle project will be on display at open days this week.

Development 28 Jan 2016

Local board supports plans to develop Onehunga

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has voiced its support for plans to redevelop Onehunga’s port and town centre.

Housing 8 Dec 2015

Manukau and Onehunga set for long-term development

Manukau and Onehunga are set for significant long-term improvements as the first of 19 locations identified by Auckland’s new urban regeneration agency.

Community 8 Dec 2015

Onehunga development delights residents

Onehunga’s recently opened new foreshore is just the beginning for one of Auckland’s oldest neighbourhoods.

Events

06 Jul 2026

Matariki lantern workshop

Celebrate Matariki by creating your own beautiful lantern inspired by the stars of the Māori New...

06 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Onehunga

Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Onehunga Library!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

04 Jul 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Tuhia ki ngā Whetū

This interactive community activity invites you to write a message on a star and add it to our di...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

07 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2026

Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter)

Gaze up at the night sky and learn about the stars from a Māori perspective.

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.