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Community 22 Jan 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board workshops open digitally from February

A number of Tāmaki Makaurau’s 21 local boards already hold open workshops, with Albert-Eden next in line to invite the community to view these workshops online.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Zone changes a win for Franklin

Auckland Transport has reviewed its zone system, cutting the number of zones Franklin commuters travel through on the way to the city, a move that reduces their fares.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

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.

Events

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month

A vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki...

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

I Was There!

This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attende...

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Ka Mua Ka Muri: The first 5 years

This installation offers a chance to revisit standout moments, rediscover artists and reflect on...

01 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Fun Friday

An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kia Puea Te Reo playgroup

Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.