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Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 12 Aug 2020

Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects

Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Franklin Local Board takes a wider view on new roads

New roads to service growing communities in Franklin could get wider following local board feedback.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Leaky Papakura Station lifts under repair

Work had begun to repair lifts at Papakura Station after water leaks occasionally disrupted service for locals.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Environment 7 Aug 2020

Fences protect Rodney waterways

Rodney farmers are getting a helping hand to keep stock out of waterways.

Events

30 Sep 2026

Talk: Don't leave a mess - Leave a legacy

An essential talk presented by Wendy Hampton for anyone looking to create an estate plan.

30 Sep 2026

Watercare Wonder Wai Discovery Centre

Build your own dam, explore the Waterwise House, test your water knowledge and discover simple wa...

30 Sep 2026

Watercolour calendars

Create a beautiful watercolour 2027 calendar while learning fun watercolour techniques!

30 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

Archival anomalies: Edible heritage

Join the team from Auckland Art Gallery to explore how our archives portray food and hospitality,...

30 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

WWII: Pilot stories and how to research your family history

Explore the human side of WWII through the story of my grandfather, a Lancaster pilot, and the jo...

30 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk

Become an Auckland Parks Junior Ranger and dive into fun, hands-on activities in nature!

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

A Touch of Edmonds at Couldrey House

Come along to wander through the past and discover how a staple of Aotearoa New Zealand kitchens...

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Children’s pizza workshop

In this one-hour workshop, the village bread oven will be fired up to make pizza.