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Community 16 Jan 2025

Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill

Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 7 Jan 2025

Glen Innes library relocating to Glen Innes Community Hall for most of 2025

Glen Innes library users will have a new location for the majority of 2025, with the Glen Innes Community Hall being used from February to December this year while upgrade work is carried out.

Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Community 18 Dec 2024

Neighbourhood Support takes off in Ōrākei

Organisations and individuals in Ōrākei have come together with the common goal of making our community safer and better prepared for emergencies.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Grey Lynn Library 17 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

Events

04 Apr 2026

Badge making

Get creative and celebrate cultures from around the world by designing your own badge!

04 Apr 2026

Botanical art workshop

You will sketch your own chose plant, taking inspiration from the botanic gardens, and learn a me...

04 Apr 2026

Creative Rhythms for Wellbeing

Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Auckland’s diverse cultures!

04 Apr 2026

Easter egg hunt

Come celebrate Easter with a fun morning Easter egg hunt and crafting activities.

04 Apr 2026

Echoes of Tuvalu

Experience the artistry firsthand as we demonstrate the intricate craftwork central to our commun...

04 Apr 2026

Egg collage workshop

Get creative and design your own colourful collaged egg to take home!

04 Apr 2026

Eid Festival

An Eid Celebration to bring people of all backgrounds together in a joyful, inclusive environment...

04 Apr 2026

Exhibition Opening - Janet Mazenier

Join us in the Angela Morton Room for the opening of Deep Time Mapping, a new exhibition by Devon...