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Climate action 2 Dec 2024

Sacred sites will face climate impacts

Sites of culturual significance were included in a haerenga (journey) through the Papakura district.

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Dec 2024

New tool helps the Hibiscus and Bays community prepare for emergencies

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan help residents and businesses stay safe in an emergency.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Community 29 Nov 2024

New tool to help prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Howick community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 28 Nov 2024

Ho Ho Ho! Get ready for holiday magic

As 'Jingle Bells' fills the air, it's time for the holiday festivities in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu to begin!

Community 28 Nov 2024

Māngere’s connected future

Big changes are happening across wider Māngere.

Community 28 Nov 2024

South's dog problem must be addressed

The south is a hotspot for roaming dogs and other bad behaviours.

Events

18 Oct 2026

Summer lawn bowls - Give it a go

Play summer bowls, come on, you know you've always wanted to!

18 Oct 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

A day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

18 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

Full Fat Legend

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Future Flowering

Alongside a free floral exhibition, enjoy workshops to get hands-on, slow down and experience flo...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Room Would Split Open

Tempo Dance Festival presents The Room Would Split Open (Body Island).

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Weekend cartooning programme

Our biggest, most creative weekend camp yet!

16 Oct 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

09 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Tōrua

An immersive contemporary dance journey that transforms the city into a living stage.