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Beaches 3 Jul 2018

$30m wastewater pump station dramatically cuts overflows at Shoal Bay

Mayor Phil Goff has opened Watercare’s new $30 million pump station designed to protect Shoal Bay from wastewater overflows.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Laneway lights the way

Waitematā Harbour’s original shoreline and Māori astronomy are celebrated in the design of the newest Wynyard Quarter laneway.

Transport 2 Jul 2018

Half Moon Bay ferry pier wins Best Public Works Project award

AT's Half Moon Bay ferry pier has been recognised at the IPWEA New Zealand Excellence Awards.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Councillor volunteers to prevent crime

Howick Ward Councillor Sharon Stewart hit the beat for a few hours with the Botany Crime Watch Patrol.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Trust raises $425,000 for Warkworth Town Hall restoration

The Warkworth Town Hall Restoration Trust has raised $425,000 for the historic hall’s restoration.

Dogs 29 Jun 2018

Get to know us: Auckland Animal Shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Animal Shelters to chat to Tania, a Senior Kennel Attendant at Manukau Shelter.

Dogs 29 Jun 2018

When Pat met Suzie

What to do with an older dog getting lonely and a little pup just looking for a home?

Walkways 29 Jun 2018

Traffic delaying pedestrian flow is a cost too

Walking is the most important transport mode in the city centre.

Events

05 Oct 2026

The long track to the CRL

Transport commentator Dr Brian McDonnell presents an illustrated history of Auckland’s passenger...

06 Oct 2026

Auckland Domain heritage walk: Māra Kai to Park

Join long-time local guide Shelagh Coop on a walk through this historic landscape, uncovering its...

06 Oct 2026

Culinary adventures

Discover the connections between food, place and heritage in this engaging talk that celebrates t...

06 Oct 2026

Food Histories: A Community Conversation

Discover how food carries stories of culture, memory and belonging across generations and communi...

06 Oct 2026

Layered gel prints

Learn to create exciting layered prints using gel printing plates!

06 Oct 2026

Onehunga Fencible & Historical Society Talk

This talk offers a fascinating glimpse into early cross-cultural exchange.

06 Oct 2026

Ponsonby heritage kōrero

Come join Ponsonby locals for a kōrero (discussion) about the early years of Ponsonby.

06 Oct 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The Household Experience

Domestic rationing began as early as 1939 and remarkably was not fully lifted until 1950, meaning...