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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 Mar 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Ukelele Jam

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

06 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Onehunga

Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Onehunga Library!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Warkworth

Pop into the Warkworth War Memorial Library for free, fun school holiday activities and events.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Starry Night - Matariki Activities

Celebrate Matariki with fun activities, make stars, weave, create special treasures, grow micro g...

02 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or simply enjoy a good story, our library book group is a welcom...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026

Orākei waiata performance

All are welcome to enjoy a lunch-time musical interlude in honour of Matariki.