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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

18 Jun 2026

Auckland Art Gallery - Open Late

To celebrate the exhibition Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now, we’re hosting an unmissable evenin...

18 Jun 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: WAIWHAI

A performance weaving sound and feeling, summoning spontaneous music that wades between the stran...

18 Jun 2026

Piringatahi: Voices of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

The perfect midday outing - live music and a rare opportunity to discover the remarkable stories...

18 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Sons of Vao

Forged in fire, bound by blood.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Seminar for migrants

Learn how to fast‑track your residence, plus expert tips from a Licensed Immigration Adviser.

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Senior seminar

Come along to learn key tips for aging well and staying safe at home.

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.