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Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

Plaque honours local environment hero

A local environmental star has been recognised with a commemorative plaque.  

Community 12 May 2025

Point Chevalier library open date pushed out to October 2025

Point Chevalier’s new modular library has a revised opening date of October 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 8 May 2025

Love letters to Waiata Reserve

Find out more about Ōrākei Local Board members' latest park pick.

Community 8 May 2025

Manurewa grants boost for community initiatives 

Sports clubs, arts organisations and community groups are among the latest recipients of grant funding from Manurewa Local Board.  

Environment 7 May 2025

Casting the net on coastal challenges

When they aren't the decision-maker on local issues, your board advocates for positive outcomes.

Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2025

Digging in for a greener tomorrow at Bruce Pulman Park   

Significant upgrades to improve the stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park are set to get underway, paving the way for an improved ecosystem and water flow into the Manukau Harbour.  

City Centre Waterfront 6 May 2025

New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park

The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.

Events

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

20 Jun 2026

Brush painting workshop

Celebrate Chinese Language Week with a meditative session learning basic ink and wash painting te...

20 Jun 2026

Family Fun Day - Huapai Hub

Join the fun at the Huapai Hub! We're bringing the community together for a relaxed day of family...

20 Jun 2026

Sewing workshop

Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.

20 Jun 2026

Tāmaki after dark

For over a hundred years, the heart of our city hasn’t just beaten - it’s pulsed to a rhythm. Joi...

20 Jun 2026

Winter lights festival

Experience the Howick Historical Village after dark in this enchanting evening where history and...

20 Jun 2026

Winter Wonderland Roller Disco

Have a blast under our disco lights with fun music and winter wonderland decorations.

20 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Weaving workshops: Birds and stars

Learn to weave birds and stars at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.