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Community 2 Apr 2025

Safer streets for Glen Innes and Onehunga

There will be safer connections for Glen Innes and Onehunga following the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board investment of $640,000 to improve road safety.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Jill Gibson’s 28 years at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre

Jill Gibson has stepped away after 28 years working at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre, to take up a new role at YMCA North Shore.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Discover democracy: youth engagement in action Puketāpapa

What do you do when rubbish bins in your local walking area are not put out correctly on the kerbside? 

Transport 1 Apr 2025

Crossing with care: pedestrian crossing improvements on the way

Three transport projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Waitākere Ranges are set to begin, thanks to an almost $800,000 investment from the Local Board.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Pump track gets the green light from Local Board

Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.  

Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Events

02 May 2026

Family fun day mash up

Entertainment features Vaudeville musical comedy from Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety...

02 May 2026

The Sunshine Kid

Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert's star is rising. 

02 May 2026

World of Fashion: Celebrate Culture on the Runway

Join us for an unforgettable event where culture meets creativity! 

02 May 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

The exhibition features a powerful selection of works from international heavyweights.

04 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Kids' Pokémon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

03 May 2026

Film Screening | The Second Interrogation

Join us for a screening of The Second Interrogation by artist Wang Tuo, followed by a conversatio...