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Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Community 17 Feb 2020

Celebrating disability pride and inclusion in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Last year's International Day of Persons with Disability brought a positive celebration of disability pride and inclusion to the city.

Community 14 Feb 2020

Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council

Drinking water available at some rural community halls

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 14 Feb 2020

Two new tsunami sirens for Orewa

Two new tsunami sirens will be installed in Orewa next month, and locals are invited to an information session on 18 February to learn more.

Cycling 14 Feb 2020

Community bike hub a welcome addition in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's new bike hub follows two similar hubs in West Auckland all devoted to helping get more people cycling.

Sports / Leisure 14 Feb 2020

Have your say on indoor courts at Huapai Domain

Consultation is taking place from 10 February – 9 March on plans for new facilities at Huapai Domain.

Events

03 Oct 2026

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session

Come along and show some love to the Sunnyside Stream in Sunnyvale.

03 Oct 2026

Takeaway lives: Food, memory and migration

Celebrate this year's Auckland Heritage Festival theme of kai with us as we host a discussion wit...

03 Oct 2026

The Lord Who Serves Vegetables

The tour explores how faith and everyday life intertwine within Indian communities.

03 Oct 2026

The Māra Kai of Te Haukapua, Devonport 1350-1863

Beneath the modern suburb of Devonport lies another landscape – an area of Māori māra kai, garden...

03 Oct 2026

The olives and the vines hafla

Celebrate the Corban family’s Lebanese food and wine legacy in the Corban Estate Homestead.

03 Oct 2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Come celebrate our rich heritage while looking toward a vibrant future shaped by the community th...

03 Oct 2026

Traditional Taiwanese cooking workshop

Join Hwahsia Taiwanese Society for a cooking experience celebrating Auckland’s rich food heritage.

03 Oct 2026

Wharf to Wharf: Aotea Great Barrier

A one-of-a-kind running event across the stunning landscapes of Great Barrier Island.