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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Liquor stores and signs cause concern

Manurewa Local Board wants it made easier to object to new liquor outlets.

Conservation 27 Mar 2023

Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Development 27 Mar 2023

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

Events

06 Jun 2026

Beach Haven Playcentre Garage and Bake Sale

Everything $1 – yes, you read that right! Join us for a fun-filled fundraising day!

06 Jun 2026

Come Together - Bruce Springstein

Come Together will perform the 'Born to Run' in its entirety, followed by a second set diving dee...

06 Jun 2026

Indie Game Showcase

Free event featuring 20+ playable games from local game makers and developers.

06 Jun 2026

Robotics workshop for kids

Kids can build, program and test their very own robots while developing critical problem-solving...

06 Jun 2026

Vessels: Clay workshop

Make your own clay vessel assisted by Manurewa Potters Club (MPC) potters.

06 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Sewing basics workshop

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Do you have a sewing machine but don’t know how to u...

06 Jun 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Debbie Lawrence: I woke last night and wrote

Local sculptor Debbie Lawrence has created an intimate, clay-based exploration of memory, loss an...

07 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Casual Drop-In Art Group

The Casual Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friendly envir...