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Community news 22 Jun 2026

From feedback to everyday change in Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour is one of Auckland’s fastest-growing, most diverse areas. Local board plans guide investment that help people connect and belong.

Community news 22 Jun 2026

Community voices are shaping plans for Rodney

Rodney is growing fast, with investment guided by community priorities and local board plans.

Community news 22 Jun 2026

How your voice has made a difference in Hibiscus and Bays

More people are choosing the coast, and local investment shaped by community feedback is creating places to go and things to do.

Community news 19 Jun 2026

Matariki celebrations light up the Waitākere Ranges

A vibrant programme of free and low-cost events is taking place in the neighbourhoods throughout June and July. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Onehunga Business Improvement District targeted rate to reduce

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has approved the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate to drop from $1,000,000 to $350,000.

Community news 15 Jun 2026

55 not out: Three Kings Library staff notch half a century  

Mount Roskill Library staff Abebe Mekonnen and Jenny Cook recently celebrated milestones, with a combined five decades of mahi. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Working together to make Waitākere Ranges better

Many of the places, spaces and initiatives locals enjoy today started as priorities identified in previous local board plans backed by community feedback. Here are five ways that vision has come to life. 

Community news 15 Jun 2026

Five ways your voices have made a difference to the Whau

The projects and services we enjoy today often began as priorities identified by residents through previous local board plans. 

Events

09 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week: Specialist panel discussion

This session offers a safe, respectful space to ask questions and gain practical insights into na...

09 Sep 2026

Fluid art pop up

A mesmerising paint pouring experience where colour, movement and creativity come together.

09 Sep 2026

He Tangata Mātauranga Civic Literacy

An informative sessions to learn about elections, voting enrolment, the range of services Aucklan...

09 Sep 2026

Onehunga Art Group: Chinese calligraphy and painting theme

Discover creativity from different traditions, learn new skills and connect with others in a warm...

09 Sep 2026

Planning ahead: Important decisions for the future

Join Maria from Harbour Hopsice as she explains the meaning and importance of Advanced Care Plans...

09 Sep 2026

Starting a business in NZ

Free community session covering the basics of starting a small business in NZ.

09 Sep 2026

Upcycling painting techniques

Join this creative workshop and learn painting techniques for upcycling furniture or home décor.

09 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Pill-rolling Fingers

Shared poetry and conversation exploring lived experiences of early-onset Parkinson’s with poet,...