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Waste 28 Jun 2019

Aotea Great Barrier Island gets a community recycling centre

A new community recycling and reuse centre will soon open on Aotea Great Barrier Island as part of Auckland Council’s Resource Recovery Network.

Transport 28 Jun 2019

Funding awarded to improve road safety around Howick schools

Two schools in Howick will have funds spent to improve safety for students going to and from class.

Community 27 Jun 2019

Meet a pest free hero – The Eastern Bays Songbird Project

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project aims to turn Eastern Bays into a Pest Free Urban Sanctuary and place of safety and nurturing for native birds.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Rodney West Local Paths Plan takes a step forward

The Rodney Local Board has adopted the Rodney West Local Paths (Greenways) Plan.

Community 26 Jun 2019

Register now for Kaipātiki's Citizen Science Month

Kaipātiki Local Board and Pest Free Kaipātiki are inviting residents of all ages to get involved and register for this year's upcoming Citizen Science Month.

Playgrounds 26 Jun 2019

Community leads Commissariat Reserve playground design

Work is underway to improve the Commissariat Reserve playground in Mt Wellington with new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jun 2019

Youth Board drives civic engagement in Puketāpapa

Young people in Puketāpapa attended the Youth Summit 2019 to discuss topics such as mental health, cultural inclusivity and local facilities.

City Rail Link 25 Jun 2019

Revised cost for transformational City Rail Link

A new cost envelope for completing the entire Auckland City Rail Link project has been announced.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Adventure Bike Playground

Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty. 

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Dawn Service - Māngere Domain

A time for people to gather as a community and remember those who gave their lives for our nation.

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

25 Apr 2026

Felt and fibre market

Visitors will be able to purchase unique handmade goods and raw materials, meet makers and learn...