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Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

All action at Greville Reserve

The transformation of Forrest Hill’s Greville Reserve into an exciting hub for recreational activities is nearing completion.

Walkways 29 Sep 2015

Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway wins design award

Franklin’s iconic greenway, the Beachlands-Maraetai Coastal Walkway, has won a Pride of Place 2015 Landscape Architecture Award for outstanding design.

Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

Explore our great outdoors

Get active outdoors and explore the Upper Harbour area’s beautiful parks, scenic coastal reserves and picturesque bush walks.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fort Takapuna barracks restored

Two very special heritage buildings are now restored and will soon be available for the community to enjoy.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities

Howick Local Board funds community groups to provide transport for seniors, handbooks and programmes for secondary schools and local radio stations.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities in the Waitematā area

Waitematā Local Board funds a range of arts programmes that help artists and members of the community. Find out if you are eligible under Auckland Council’s Community Grants Programme.

Transport 29 Sep 2015

New pontoon at Half Moon Bay

Plans are confirmed for a new pontoon and other improvements in the area.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

New arrivals at Highfield Garden Reserve

New arrivals have given locals and visitors something to bray about.

Events

01 Jul 2026

Matariki Wriggle and Rhyme

Sing, play and do gentle exercises for your baby, in English and Te Reo Māori.

01 Jul 2026

Scratch Night

A celebration of music, burlesque, musical theatre, comedy and everything that thrives in the in-...

01 Jul 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

The Velvet Lounge

A live jazz and burlesque spectacular — what’s not to love?

01 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

DANGEROUS GOODS

High voltage cabaret for a brave new world.

01 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

He Tumu Mātāwaka

An exploration of the social and cultural footprint of urban Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

01 Jul 2026 - 05 Aug 2026

Chats for carers

Dementia carers in our community - join us for a cuppa, a chat and catch up.

03 Jun 2026 - 04 Nov 2026

Coal range baking

Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes.

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...