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Transport 12 Apr 2019

Construction starts on $1.4b Eastern Busway

Construction is underway on the first stage of the Eastern Busway project to bring congestion-free, high-frequency buses to one of Auckland’s fastest growing areas.

Sports / Leisure 12 Apr 2019

Volunteers celebrate 25 years at New Zealand Maritime Museum

Two men who share a love for the sea are celebrating their 25th year as volunteers at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.

Community 11 Apr 2019

Local board invests to rid gardens of common weeds

Māngere Ōtāhuhu Local Board is investing in initiatives to help curb the spread of weeds in Auckland's gardens.

Plans / Projects 11 Apr 2019

Food scraps composting project pioneered in Waitematā

A food scraps composting project is working to localise the waste network and create employment at the same time.

Community 11 Apr 2019

Mural calls for respect for wetlands and tidal flats

A new mural in Albert-Eden reflects Māori connections to the land and environmental protection.

Environment 11 Apr 2019

Snells Beach shares the story of the godwits

A new display on Sunrise Boulevard tells the story of Snells Beach godwits and their annual migration to the area.

Libraries 11 Apr 2019

Arabic speakers supported at Botany Library

Botany Library has gone the extra mile to offer Arabic books and reading clubs to support the local community.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 Apr 2019

Nominations open for Albert-Eden Junior Sports Awards 2019

Your chance to recognise the outstanding young sports people in our area, and the coaches and referees who support them.

Events

08 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Digital Drop-in at Wesley Community Centre

You can ask basic tech questions and we will guide you through some simple solutions.

09 May 2026

Cyanotype Workshop

Experiment with exposure, shadow, and UV light to create your own unique print using natural mate...

09 May 2026

NZ Music Month 2026: Cello and violin duo

Two amazing and promising musicians will perform beautiful romantic pieces.

09 May 2026

NZTrio: Dreamscape

Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.

09 May 2026

Rowandale Reserve playspace opening

Bring your crew for a fun-filled day with characters, a DJ, ice creams, sausage sizzles, giant bu...

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

09 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

The Lamplighters

Three former detectives reunite on the anniversary of a murder case that still haunts them.

09 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Claytopia: Pottery for teens

This is a perfect opportunity for your teen to learn the basics of hand building pottery.