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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

21 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Pakuranga Library! Sunday 20 September, 2pm - 3pm: Paint an...

20 Sep 2026

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation

Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.

20 Sep 2026

LIVE Day: Communications

Come along to MOTAT for live entertainment, food and endless activities!

20 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Experience the rich cultural traditions of China, Korea and Vietnam through festival games and la...

20 Sep 2026

Rhythm and Repose

Vincent brings to the podium his broad experience with top New Zealand ensembles including NZSO,...

20 Sep 2026

Spring harvest: Eat well, feel great

Explore simple, practical ways to bring more plant-based meals into your life.

20 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Kapu tī and Kōrero

Practice speaking Te Reo Māori with other learners over some light kai and refreshments in our we...

20 Sep 2026

Wānanga Raranga for adults

Learn some simple weaving techniques and create your own woven bracelet or flower to take home.