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Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 30 Nov 2017

An app to report myrtle rust

Smartphone app for spotting and reporting myrtle rust.

29 Nov 2017

New-look Teed Street open for business

Newmarket hotspot Teed Street has been transformed under Waitematā Local Board’s Laneways Plan.

Transport 27 Nov 2017

Improving traffic flow along Dominion Road

AT will start improving Dominion Road and bus services along the route in early 2018.

Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Environment 20 Nov 2017

Grant boosting medicinal garden knowledge

A local board community grant is helping a group of students grow a Māori medicinal garden.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2017

Revamped Birkenhead skate park now open

An improved skate park is open for use at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Events

11 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Carrie: The Musical

Based on Stephen King's classic horror novel, Carrie: The Musical follows a young woman with tele...

04 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Easter Egg Hunt this School Holidays at Highwic and Alberton

The Easter Bunny has been busy at the Heritage New Zealand properties Highwic and Alberton, plann...

04 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

Deep Mapping: how painting can tell stories of the soul of Place by Janet Mazenier

This exhibition will comprehensively exhibit work from the last three years of Janet Maxenier's P...

26 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Manurewa lunch and ride

Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa and beyond on a fun guided ride!

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

07 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Free Bollywood Dance Class in Franklin

Free Bollywood classes open to all genders, age, abilities and communities. Share a love for Boll...

07 Mar 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Weed Bin Weekends

Get rid of them at your local community weed bin.

07 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

LGBT+ Craft Club

Build community, and work on your projects in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space!