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Arts 3 Jul 2019

Boy Walking: the new kid in town

New artwork arrives overnight giving morning commuters cause for a double-take.

Waste 3 Jul 2019

Roadside recycling service keeps resources out of landfill

Residents and ratepayers on Aotea Great Barrier Island are being encouraged to keep recycling, using their yellow recycling crates, in tandem with the new roadside rubbish collection service that launches on Monday, 1 July.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Jul 2019

Flying high in pursuit of excellence - Kobe Anitelea

In second of a three-part series, we speak to Kobe Atamu Anitelea, a water-polo player from Papatoetoe.

Transport 3 Jul 2019

Rebuilding Franklin Road from the underground up

After nearly three years of utility service upgrades, repairs and streetscape construction, Franklin Road has been rebuilt from the underground up and is looking better than ever.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

Pest Free 3 Jul 2019

Kaipātiki Project to gain improved facilities

Environmental education in Kaipātiki has been bolstered by plans to redevelop facilities hosting the Kaipātiki Project.

Beaches 2 Jul 2019

Waiheke beach restorations underway

Important planting work is underway to restore sand dunes at Onetangi Beach.

Environment 2 Jul 2019

Committing to a greener future in Howick

Howick Local Board will spend more than $350,000 supporting eight major environmental projects.

Events

13 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

East Coast Bays - Community planting days

Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays for our 2026 community planting days across the East Coast Bays on t...

13 Jun 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Paper Crafts - Takapuna

Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll try a different paper craft each month.

06 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Fabric of Play - Birkenhead

Kids can activate their imagination and get creative!

06 Jun 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Debbie Lawrence: I woke last night and wrote

Local sculptor Debbie Lawrence has created an intimate, clay-based exploration of memory, loss an...

06 Jun 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Digital Seniors Tech Hub - Takapuna

Free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or...

03 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Sounds of the Ocean

A mindful underwater journey combining sounds of the ocean with original music, immersive visual...

30 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Open social sewing session

A relaxed and supportive environment where you can build confidence and have fun.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Fresh Off The Page 2026 | Proudly Asian Theatre

A series of playreadings where the freshest new scripts by Asian playwrights from Aotearoa are de...