Play is clearly the theme in Tāmaki Makaurau this October thanks to Celebrating Play, which aims to inspire Aucklanders to do just that… play! And where else to get unlimited fun for the whole whānau than at newly upgraded playgrounds spread across the… Continue reading
The first Auckland Startup Week gets underway from 20-24 October, bringing together more than 2000 investors, industry experts, and startup founders at all stages of business development.
Based at Auckland Council’s innovation hub GridAKL in Wynyard… Continue reading
Aucklanders are being encouraged to dust off their bikes and join in the fun as Biketober rolls into town, part of Tāmaki Makaurau’s first-ever play month – Celebrating Play.
Brought to you by Bike Auckland, and supported by Auckland Council, Biketober… Continue reading
Beresford Square has reopened after almost six years tucked away behind construction hoardings, giving Aucklanders back a refreshed public space at the doorstep of Karanga-a-Hape Station, and showing another glimpse of the benefits that the City Rail L… Continue reading
Saturday 11 October, midday is the cut-off.
As soon as the clock strikes 12 o’clock, vote boxes across Tāmaki Makaurau will be sealed shut—each one holding the final voices of Aucklanders who made their choice in the nick of time. These last-minute…… Continue reading
On 9 October 2025, Plan Change 78 will be partially withdrawn, including the removal of medium density residential standards (MDRS) as a permitted activity.
This follows new government legislation in August 2025 that gave Auckland Council the option … Continue reading
Glen Innes’ Elstree North Reserve is in line for a revamp – with a number of improvements set to unlock the well-used space.
The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has invested $717,000 into the neighbourhood park to enable a play space for children of a… Continue reading
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is reminding Aucklanders that protecting the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) from fire is a year-round responsibility, with extra precautions in place around Guy Fawkes.
Devastating fires in recent years, including damag… Continue reading
The Auckland Mayor is celebrating another win for sports in Auckland following the announcement of $5 million worth of government funding for upgrades at the Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena in Parnell.
Auckland Council, through its Sport and Recreation… Continue reading
Two Albert-Eden Local Board members are stepping down, with Julia Maskill and Liv Roe not standing for re-election in the local elections.
Julia served on the board for two terms (2019-2025), with Liv did one term (2022-2025).
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Ju… Continue reading