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Community 8 Aug 2017

Fearon Park gets new artwork as part of upgrade

Mt Roskill’s Fearon Park has had an injection of culture with a new public artwork installed at the entrance of the park.

Plans / Projects 3 Aug 2017

Pushing on with urban development, mass transit

Proposals to develop structure plans for thousands of homes and jobs in Auckland’s northern and southern areas and planning for mass transit has the go-ahead from Auckland Council.

Arts 2 Aug 2017

Makeover and expansion coming for Aotea Centre

One of Auckland’s most famous landmarks will undergo a refresh and expansion in an exciting new development set to rejuvenate the Aotea arts quarter.

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Community 31 Jul 2017

First section of Waterview Shared Path now open

The first section of one of Auckland's biggest walking and cycling paths is now open, giving communities better access to a sports field and green spaces on the Unitec Campus.

Transport 27 Jul 2017

Meet Sandrine, the CRL's new construction machine

The exotic red Sandrine will be used by Downer NZ and Soletanche Bachy JV as they work on the area around the Britomart Transport centre building.

Transport 26 Jul 2017

Council to decide on new electric trains

Auckland Council will make a decision next week on authorising a $207 million purchase of 17 new electric and battery powered trains.

Plans / Projects 26 Jul 2017

CRL milestone: First foundations laid for twin tunnels

The first two concrete base slabs for the City Rail Link twin tunnels have been laid on Lower Queen Street.

Events

27 Sep 2026

Spring seed and plant swap

Come along to talk all things gardening and growing.

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

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27 Sep 2026

Volcano Fest: Auckland's fiery story

Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

27 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Birkenhead

These school holidays are all about following your dreams!

27 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Butter making

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27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Farming In Birkenhead

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27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Food stories from Waiheke Island

This event features three distinct presentations exploring the island's diverse food producers an...