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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

20 Jun 2026

Sewing workshop

Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.

20 Jun 2026

Tāmaki after dark

For over a hundred years, the heart of our city hasn’t just beaten - it’s pulsed to a rhythm. Joi...

20 Jun 2026

Winter botanical printing workshop

We invite you to spend an afternoon inspired by winter’s colours and textures.

20 Jun 2026

Winter lights festival

Experience the Howick Historical Village after dark in this enchanting evening where history and...

20 Jun 2026

Winter Wonderland Roller Disco

Have a blast under our disco lights with fun music and winter wonderland decorations.

20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

OpenMind Art Exhibition

Every artwork on display was generated from a real person's emotional journal entry.

20 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Pride bookmark crafting

Craft your own pride-themed bookmarks at Papakura Library for Out on the Shelves 2026.

20 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Weaving workshops: Birds and stars

Learn to weave birds and stars at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.