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Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Film 21 Oct 2015

Bringing our heritage to life

Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!

Events

13 Jun 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Just Kids

Buying preloved is a great way to live more sustainably.

13 Jun 2026

Introduction to composting workshop

Learn about the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the home and ga...

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole photography workshop

Join us for a special one-day workshop with master pinhole photographer Jenny Tomlin.

13 Jun 2026

Snow in the Park 2026

Winter fun and entertainment for all ages – don’t miss the west’s most popular winter event!

13 Jun 2026

Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop

A lively, interactive workshop for ethnic communities and families.

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.

23 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Contemporary Chinese Art

Discover how contemporary Chinese artists respond to history, politics, identity and everyday lif...

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.