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Housing 17 Dec 2019

Henderson and Takapuna officially NZ’s first green, climate-resilient communities

Two Panuku neighbourhoods have achieved a Green Star - Communities rating for exceptional masterplanning, a first in New Zealand.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Dec 2019

Papakura students awarded Local Board Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising youngsters have been awarded Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Community 17 Dec 2019

Franklin groups supported by local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made grants to local groups as part of its quick response funding rounds.

Sports / Leisure 17 Dec 2019

New Zealand’s leading international hockey facility opened on the North Shore

The world class National Hockey Centre at Rosedale opened last Friday giving the fast growing sport a major boost.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Franklin funding safeguards waterways

Franklin Local Board has made a number of grants to help landowners protect waterways.

Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

Events

21 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

White Blood

Through everyday objects, White Blood examines how imperial power operates beyond territorial con...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Gaps of Silence

These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Letter’s Home

This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.

22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

This Place Here

This ensemble celebrates Auckland’s multicultural identity, fusing migrant and indigenous voices...

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Flax weaving with Annie

Begin your harakeke journey and create beautiful woven projects.

24 May 2026

Last Laughs Awards Gala

This is your chance to rub shoulders with your favourite comedians, catch the live reactions, and...

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River.