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Community 3 Dec 2018

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approves community grants

Grants totalling $394,860 have been given to organisations working on community initiatives.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Community says no to liquor store opening

Mt Roskill residents have welcomed the decision that a new liquor store will not be opened at Three Kings.

Beaches 30 Nov 2018

Waiheke beach area closed to dogs

Closure will protect nesting dotterels.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Parade goes fossil fuel free

Organisers are taking a green approach to this year's Waiheke Island Christmas parade.

Sports / Leisure 30 Nov 2018

Finalists named for 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted for the awards celebrating Ōtara's sportspeople.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Over $300,000 in grants distributed in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved quick response and local board grants worth $338,252 to organisations and groups focused on the local board’s priorities and outcomes as part of the 2017/2018 and 2018/19 grant rounds.

Transport 30 Nov 2018

Improving peak-time travel on North Shore bus services

A new continuous bus lane on the Northern Motorway will help speed up bus movements.

Cycling 30 Nov 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway officially opened

The Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway was officially opened on Friday 30 November.

Events

09 Oct 2026

Epsom Heritage Walk: Lava, Homes & History

On this guided architectural walk, you'll appreciate Epsom’s distinctive character.

09 Oct 2026

Franklin Positive Ageing Expo

Come along to discover local services and activities, meet new people and enjoy live stage perfor...

09 Oct 2026

Hands-on Ecology series: Taonga Tuku Iho

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

09 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Family History Expo 2026

Discover your roots and connect with an enthusiastic genealogy community.

09 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Tōrua

An immersive contemporary dance journey that transforms the city into a living stage.

10 Oct 2026

Auckland’s vegan roots: Cooking workshop

Come join our chefs and rediscover the joy of compassionate, mindful eating with recipes from the...

10 Oct 2026

Author Talk: Robyn Pearce

Discover true pre-Civil War American history with a quirky Kiwi time-travelling twist.

10 Oct 2026

Brass bites: Food-themed concert

All three North Shore Brass Academy Bands bring their young talent to entertain with soloists and...