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Parks / Outdoors 11 Jun 2025

An urban adventure in Kepa Bush

Ōrākei Local Board deputy chair Sarah Powrie shares about her favourite green space.

Community 11 Jun 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board reduces Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate

The targeted rate for the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) has been reduced from $1,000,000 to $410,000. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrades underway from June

Panmure’s Lagoon Edge is set for a glow-up with an upgrade that celebrates the cultural and historical significance of area.  

Community 11 Jun 2025

Wonderful Waiapu Precinct construction commences in June

Onehunga’s town centre is set to become better-connected and more vibrant with the construction of the Waiapu Precinct from June. 

Community 11 Jun 2025

New community garden grows connection and climate action in Wesley

A vibrant new community garden has taken root in Puketāpapa, unlocking faith, food, and fellowship in the heart of Wesley.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Autism in Every Shade

Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Annalong Park playground upgraded

Annalong Park playground in Dannemora is open and ready to enjoy!

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Events

28 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital Together Online Council Services Drop-in Sessions

Come along to a free drop-in session and learn how to use Auckland Council’s online services.

21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ponsonby

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV support

Free digital and CV support. 

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

28 May 2026

Bishop Stream planting

Come along to help transform the stream and put native plants in the ground.