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Cycling 21 Oct 2015

Construction starts on Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive cycle path

Construction is starting on one of Auckland’s biggest ever walking and cycling projects, connecting Auckland’s eastern suburbs to the Waitematā Harbour.

Community 9 Oct 2015

Safer streets together

Orākei suburb is a safer place thanks to a newly established community patrol.

Community 29 Sep 2015

We remember, 100 years since Gallipoli

Orākei Local Board has commissioned research to honour servicemen and women from the area who died during the First World War.

Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.

Events

08 Oct 2026

Remuera's Fine Food, Wine & Dining History

Explore the fascinating European and Asian influences that helped shape the food, wine and nightl...

10 Oct 2026

Highwic Spring Workshop Series: How to grow a fabulous flower garden

Join us for a unique and very special opportunity to learn from a master gardener.

22 Oct 2026 - 01 Apr 2027

Summer Swim Series

With swim distances ranging from 500m to 2000m, you can choose the challenge that suits your abil...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.

12 Dec 2026

Ocean Swim Series: Bean Rock

This event offers swimmers a rare opportunity to race around Bean Rock Lighthouse, one of Aucklan...