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Housing 3 Apr 2018

Holistic approach to working with Māngere's homeless

"Our goal is to make the shopping centres a great place to come and visit, while also seeing what help can be provided to those who are homeless or begging.”

Cultural 29 Mar 2018

Domain memorial plans reach resource consent

Plans for a new memorial at Auckland Domain have reached the resource consent stage.

Pools 29 Mar 2018

How future water babies are made in Albert-Eden

Albert-Eden Learn to Swim offers free swimming lessons to kids across five local schools.

Transport 29 Mar 2018

New overbridge boost for cyclists and walkers

A new off-road shared walkway and cycling path will give locals alternative ways to get around.

Community 29 Mar 2018

Eleven to run in Auckland by-elections

Nominations have closed for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections with 11 candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seats.

Plans / Projects 28 Mar 2018

Best Practice Award for Avondale planner

A Planning Leader from Panuku Development Auckland has been recognised for his work on the rejuvenation of Avondale.

Beaches 27 Mar 2018

Council cracks down on Waiheke illegal moorings

Auckland Council has issued 21 abatement notices to owners of boats illegally moored on Waiheke Island.

Sports / Leisure 27 Mar 2018

Auckland confirmed as America's Cup host

Mayor Phil Goff has announced an in-principle agreement between Auckland Council, the government and Emirates Team New Zealand for Auckland to host America’s Cup 36 in 2021.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

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

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...