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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

08 Sep 2026

Overview of Heart Disease

This session is designed to raise awareness and empower you to make positive changes for your hea...

08 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea Language Week: Tok Stori

A special tok stori with Julia Mage’au Grey, Papua New Guinean skin-marking practitioner, perform...

08 Sep 2026

Reading Revolution

Join us as we launch our new shared reading group!

08 Sep 2026

Sadness and grief

Discover the path to emotional understanding and healing.

08 Sep 2026

Shared reading

Explore short stories and poetry together, building connections between readers and great literat...

08 Sep 2026

Stitch and chat

A space for you to stitch, sew, craft, crocket, macramé, create and chat!

08 Sep 2026

Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara Korero

Join us for a kōrero with Matua Rob Small, kūmara expert and author of 'Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara'.

08 Sep 2026

Voting in the NZ elections?

Join the electoral commission for a free information session.