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Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

TXT2DESEX keeping the Kelston community safe

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team and the NZ Police recently collaborated to try and reduce dog attacks in the Kelston community.

Community 5 Jul 2017

Old Papatoetoe revitalisation gets go-ahead

The city’s redevelopment agency, Panuku Development Auckland, outlined the key moves needed to achieve the vision for a revitalised town centre that becomes a place for people and enterprise to thrive.

Mayor 4 Jul 2017

Mayor Phil Goff at the Big Sleepout

This Thursday, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will be sleeping rough with more than a hundred business and community leaders to fundraise to help end homelessness in Auckland.

Environment 4 Jul 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Craig Olsen

Craig Olsen was highly recommended in the Influencer category at the 2017 Auckland Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Volunteer Awards.

Cycling 4 Jul 2017

Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour now 30km/hr

All of the streets in the area will be reduced to 30km/hr except Hamer Street and Brigham Street which will remain at 50km/hr.

Arts 1 Jul 2017

Check out the Mairangi Arts Centre

Mairangi Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to education and fostering growth in the visual arts on the North Shore.

Environment 1 Jul 2017

Help keep our beautiful waters healthy

Auckland’s stormwater network includes 6500km of pipeline, 146,000 manholes and 6000 catch-pits.

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Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

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22 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

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