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Akl Paths 5 May 2025

Franklin Paths Programme moves to delivery

Getting around Franklin is about to get a whole lot easier and more enjoyable — thanks to a major investment in new paths, crossings, and walkways.  

Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Community 1 May 2025

Back to the future: replica Panmure sign finds a new home

A replica version of the Panmure sign will stand tall over the next year – just down the road from the original's location – to a new site along the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. 

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Help shape your future hangout spots

The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. What should your next go-to spot look like?

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Events

28 Nov 2026

Stitch and share: An embroidery gathering

Come together to share a space with exhibiting artist Lema Shamamba and learn through demonstrati...

28 Nov 2026

Water safety

Join us at Parnell Library for this awesome water safety workshop hosted by The Swim Safe Project.

28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

SAS Spikefest grass volleyball tournament

Sign up for another epic weekend of 4v4 grass volleyball!

10 Oct 2026 - 13 Mar 2027

Create a book together

The Light Library invites you to create with us and help shape the third book in our Threads of B...

28 Jun 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Ōrewa Artisan Market

Come along and find New Zealand made and handmade quality artisanal products.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Embroidery Club

Join Sugi for these free embroidery classes, where you can learn with others some basic embroider...

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

02 Dec 2026

Fiji curry cooking workshop

Discover the flavours and spices that make Fijian cuisine unique.