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Community 6 Dec 2016

Auckland Council Community Star Award

The Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards were held last week. The awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by Pacific youth in New Zealand.

Transport 5 Dec 2016

Takapuna Paid Parking Zone about to start

Auckland Transport will be replacing the restricted paid parking system in Takapuna with a new unrestricted paid parking system from the middle of December 2016.

Whanau friendly 2 Dec 2016

Learning through play

By asking questions and letting the children explore their interests, Howick Kauri Kids is leading the way in developing future Aucklanders.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Young eco warriors awarded

A hard-working group of Year 9 students from Mission Heights Junior College have been awarded the 2016 Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Whanau friendly 29 Nov 2016

Sherwood Playground a hit with kids

Excited children and their parents joined the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a celebration at the upgraded playground at Sherwood Reserve, Browns Bay.

Transport 29 Nov 2016

Sharp increase in Aucklanders using Ōtāhuhu Station

The number of passengers boarding trains at Ōtāhuhu has almost doubled since the opening of the new station.

Beaches 25 Nov 2016

Operation Speedo aims to keep the west safe

‘Operation Speedo’ is a public safety campaign running in west Auckland this summer.

Transport 25 Nov 2016

New park and ride facility to be trialled in Takapuna

Auckland Transport and the Harbourside Church are joining forces to offer another parking option for commuters on Esmonde Road.

Events

25 Jul 2026

Harakeke Surface Making

This workshop introduces you to making harakeke paper surfaces through a simple, accessible process.

25 Jul 2026

Manawatia a Matariki

Her Story – Matariki Fashion Show 2026 by Rakshi’s Design returns to the Papakura Museum.

25 Jul 2026

Opera in Concert: Madama Butterfly

A superb cast brings this devastating story to life. Stunning soprano Erika Grimaldi returns to s...

25 Jul 2026

Taonga Pūoro Wānanga

A wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a way to acknowledge Matariki - reflecting on what has been a...

25 Jul 2026

Tuku atu Tuku mai

Weave together the stories of the stars and tukutuku, the traditional Māori art form that adorns...

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River.