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Cycling 1 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Northcote cycleway

Construction of Auckland Transport’s Northcote Safe Cycle Route is now underway.

Transport 27 Jun 2017

This link will improve cycling in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board has decided to advocate strongly for a cycling and pedestrian link to run from the area around Gowing Drive to the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path.

Community 27 Jun 2017

This souper hero is warming hearts

Whangaparāoa resident Julie King works tirelessly to support vulnerable and financially struggling people in her area.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Forty-five thousand new riders in Auckland last year

Auckland is experiencing a biking boom with a report released by Auckland Transport showing big numbers taking to two wheels over the past year.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Māori design enhances Waterview Shared Path bridge

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Events

22 Oct 2026

Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

One of Aotearoa’s most well-known and diverse artists performs with Auckland Philharmonia.

22 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Takaanini Library Diwali Celebration

Come celebrate Diwali with us!

22 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Realistic drawing and portrait oil painting class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

22 Oct 2026 - 01 Apr 2027

Summer Swim Series

With swim distances ranging from 500m to 2000m, you can choose the challenge that suits your abil...

15 Oct 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Art & Tea for seniors

Explore how to connect and express yourself in a creative way.

15 Oct 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Mandarin Storytime

Featuring stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understan...

15 Oct 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

LEGO Club

Get ready to build, create and have a blast at our new and improved LEGO Club every Thursday duri...

03 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

Working with pressed flowers

Discover some of the applications for using pressed flowers in crafts, cards and keepsakes.