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Community 16 May 2025

Safer school streets for Mt Albert

Getting to and from school will be safer for Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School.

Community 15 May 2025

Temporary closure of Ōtara Library

Ōtara Library is temporarily closed while important repair work is carried out, following recent rain and signs that parts of the ceiling need fixing.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Puketāpapa Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 15 May 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Albert-Eden Local Board has helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 15 May 2025

Plastic Fantastic in Puketāpapa

Plastic makes perfect – when it comes to picnic tables – with the Puketāpapa Local Board trialling an innovative and more sustainable way of installing picnic tables.  

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board have helped unlock the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Elections 14 May 2025

Fono explores why Pasifika should be represented in Auckland elections

At a recent fono (meeting) hosted by Auckland Council’s Pacific People’s Advisory Panel, members urged more Pasifika to participate.

Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Events

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

22 Mar 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Kahurangiariki Smith: Kai a te Taniwha

In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to emotional intensity,...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.