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Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Environment 21 Apr 2016

Exciting plans for former Greenmount Landfill

There are exciting proposals to transform the former Greenmount Landfill site at East Tamaki into a native forest alongside leisure areas, children’s play and fitness facilities, an off-leash dog area, walking and cycling tracks and access to the...

Cycling 12 Apr 2016

Designs revealed for Auckland’s biggest cycleway project

New designs for Auckland’s biggest ever cycle project will be on display at open days this week.

Development 28 Jan 2016

Local board supports plans to develop Onehunga

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has voiced its support for plans to redevelop Onehunga’s port and town centre.

Housing 8 Dec 2015

Manukau and Onehunga set for long-term development

Manukau and Onehunga are set for significant long-term improvements as the first of 19 locations identified by Auckland’s new urban regeneration agency.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

An enduring gift: The story of Cornwall Park

An exhibition celebrating 125 years of Cornwall Park.

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Onehunga's historic houses and their kitchens

A fun opportunity to contrast the daily routines of the past with the lives we live today, offeri...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

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!

01 Oct 2026

Food manufacturing and selling in old Onehunga

Come along for some fresh air and a trip through Onehunga heritage with a true local guide.

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

03 Oct 2026

Food dependence in the history of early Onehunga

Come along to discover an insightful look at how early Onehunga residents built their community f...

03 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Maungarei/Mt Wellington

Bringing this explosive past to life, geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward leads an insightful wa...