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29 Mar 2019

Stream restoration projects underway

Stream restoration projects underway in Stanmore Bay and Browns Bay.

29 Mar 2019

Cleaning up Rodney’s rivers and harbours

A local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Community engagement on the rise

For democracy to function, it requires engaged citizens – and politicians who listen to them.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

Community 29 Mar 2019

Volunteer Awards show strong community spirit

Community volunteers have been acknowledged with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s Community Volunteer Awards 2019.

Arts 28 Mar 2019

Art and activism with Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters

OurAuckland spoke to Rosanna Raymond about identity, creativity and the group’s new retrospective.

Beaches 28 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – meet your Harbourmaster

Meet Andrew Hayton, Auckland's Harbourmaster, in our last profile of people working in, on and around water in Auckland.

Playgrounds 27 Mar 2019

Donation adds to Flat Bush playground facilities

A new playground for residents of Flat Bush’s Donegal Glen development has been given a $40,000 head start.

Events

19 Apr 2026

The phoenix palm problem

Learn how phoenix palms present real challenges for communities and the environment.

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

19 Apr 2026

Wayne Taylor Band - Gig at Tahaki Reserve

Enjoy live music by The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Lionel Ritchie plus some originals.

19 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Make-a-Fish Badge

Create your own ocean-inspired badge using fishy stamps or inky fingerprints to design a colourfu...

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

09 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Pupukemoana Care

Join us for Pupukemoana Care, a community-led initiative to protect Lake Pupuke and its surroundi...

22 Mar 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Kahurangiariki Smith: Kai a te Taniwha

In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to emotional intensity,...

15 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Barefoot Bowls Afternoons

Looking for somewhere to chill out on a stunning Sunday afternoon? Barefoot Bowls with music and...