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12 Apr 2019

PopUp Business School helps get your ideas off the ground

West Auckland and Puketāpapa locals with great business ideas can now get practical tips and real-world mentoring from the PopUp Business School Aotearoa.

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.

Events

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Howick Heritage Walk

This one-and-a-half-hour tour of Howick showcases the village's deep and unique history within th...

30 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Wonderful Worlds at Blockhouse Bay Library

Enjoy fun school holiday activities at Blockhouse Bay Library!

30 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret

An evening of storytelling, live performance, hands-on activities, games and challenges as the mu...

30 Sep 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Perspective - Mizuhiki by Kana Inami

An interactive Mizuhiki art installation by international artist Kana.

01 Oct 2026

Archaeology at Hudsons Beach

Come along to discover the practical, hands-on reality of uncovering and preserving the stories b...

01 Oct 2026

Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks

In this presentation, Dr Brian McDonnell will share details of Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks.

01 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Picnics and Produce

Come along to connect with the heritage of the area and enjoy a chat with neighbours over refresh...

01 Oct 2026

Celebrating Parnell's Farmers' Market and History

A convivial meeting at the Parnell Library to celebrate the institution of the Parnell Farmers' M...