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Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

2 Mar 2018

New local board member has Manurewa at heart

Dave Pizzini might be the new face on the Manurewa Local Board but the recently-elected local board member is no stranger to Manurewa - a community his family has lived in for generations.

Have your say 1 Mar 2018

Fresh chance to stand in two Auckland local board by-elections

Interested in representing your community and influencing decisions that affect your local area and make Auckland a great place to live?

Plans / Projects 1 Mar 2018

Pedestrian-friendly main street for Manukau

Putney Way is being upgraded into a pedestrian-friendly main street for central Manukau.

1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Transport 27 Feb 2018

Penrose bridge over SH1 being strengthened

NZTA is strengthening Penrose bridge against vehicle strikes on the Southern Motorway.

Cycling 26 Feb 2018

Federal Street goes dotty

Polka dots are coming to Federal Street as part of a creative solution to make walking and cycling safer between Victoria and Fanshawe Streets.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Heritage Festival 2026

Explore a range of exciting events celebrating the history of food and beverage in Auckland.

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland's Fruitbowl Exhibition

Explore the legacy of fruit growing in the Rodney District, once a major supplier of fresh produc...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Meet your local cafes and eateries

This special exhibition and slideshow presentation offers a snapshot of the local business commun...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Clevedon Village Heritage Trail

This 8km walk encompasses 19 historical sites, supported by compelling history and images on a de...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Join one or both of these fascinating walks for history, architecture, and engineering enthusiasts!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Explore the past, capture the moment

Snap a photo in front of the special photo wall and go in the draw to win prizes!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Grannie's goodies

Come along to celebrate the delicious flavours of our past and help keep these culinary tradition...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Growing out west – How migrants fed Auckland

Join us for an archival exhibition about the people who established the vital market gardens and...