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Tastes of Tāmaki: Auckland Heritage Festival returns with a feast of history and culture

The Auckland Heritage Festival is now happening, find out about the excellent events happening in your area.

A novel experience: explore these new and improved libraries across Tāmaki Makaurau

Here are eight new or recently upgraded libraries that are worth the journey.

Clay and play in New Lynn

Much more than a residential area, New Lynn offers history, culture, nature and art.

Need a venue for just about any get-together?

If you’re looking for the perfect venue, these standout community hubs offer something for every occasion. 

Six ways to meet new people in Auckland

If you're new to Auckland, or simply looking to meet more people, there are plenty of ways to get involved in your community.

Connecting with art in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council’s art collection features 386 outdoor sculptures, murals and large-scale installations in public spaces and 1,213 paintings, photographs and indoor sculptures inside libraries, community hubs, and council buildings.

$323,398 boost for Kaipātiki community groups

More than $323,000 is supporting community groups across Kaipātiki, from improved facilities to youth, cultural, sporting and community initiatives.

Your rates maintain pipes and streams that could stretch to LA... and back

From stormwater pipes and streams the distance of a flight to Los Angeles and back, to 2000 sports fields across 7 million square metres of land – your rates go a long way.

8 ways facilities, parks and services are being designed for everyone

Here’s a handy list of ways everyone can participate, connect and enjoy what Auckland has to offer, regardless of their ability.

We Read Auckland returns

The beloved, free month-long festival Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau We Read Auckland returns this August.

Winter reset: clear out, waste less

A winter clear out doesn’t have to mean more waste.

New bilingual book published ahead of Matariki, honours the maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau

The treasured and sacred maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau are the focus of a new bilingual children’s book.

Matariki rises over Tāmaki Makaurau

The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa signals the start of the Māori New Year. 

Help guide Franklin’s future direction

A three-year plan has been drafted for Franklin but it’s only as good as the people who help shape it.Share your feedback from 23 June – 23 July 2026 at AKHaveYourSay. It’s your area so it needs your voice.

Auckland Council secures sustainable rates pathway while funding crucial infrastructure

2023 storm recovery - ongoing online resources

Some useful ongoing resources following the closure of the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office.