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Heritage 9 Dec 2016

Historic homestead becomes community hub

Millwater residents are impressed with the fully restored Stoney Homestead, which will soon open as the neighbourhood community hub.

Community 8 Dec 2016

Youth employment champions recognised at Whau Badge Awards

Thirteen local businesses and nineteen local youth were recognised at the Whau Badge awards in Avondale.

Community 7 Dec 2016

Slam dunk for northern basketballers

The new Spark basketball court in Albany's Hooton Reserve is officially open.

Technology / Innovation 7 Dec 2016

Counting pedestrians in the city centre

Did you know you can get up-to-date information about the number of pedestrians at various sites across Auckland’s city centre?

Plans / Projects 7 Dec 2016

Olympian Valerie Adams inspires tunnel machine naming

Junior students from Sir Edmund Hillary School have chosen a name for the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be used to create a stormwater diversion during the City Rail Link (CRL) work.

Environment 7 Dec 2016

Hauraki Gulf marine plan ‘Sea Change’ launched

A comprehensive marine spatial plan designed to improve and better protect the health of the Hauraki Gulf has been launched.

Housing 6 Dec 2016

Phil Goff: Pt England Reserve sale proceeds should be reinvested in public land

"The Point England land was set aside decades ago for Aucklanders to enjoy for sport and recreation,” says Phil Goff.

6 Dec 2016

Howick Local Board by-election

Interested in standing or nominating a candidate to contest the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election but not sure where the boundaries are?

Events

27 Oct 2026

The art of micro macrame: Beginner jewellery making

A 6-week micro macrame journey with artist Yoko Onishi through four handmade jewellery projects -...

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...

30 Oct 2026

Specialist drop-in: Throwing from the body

This intermediate-level class explores ways to throw larger forms by working with the body rather...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.

31 Oct 2026

Sandringham Street Festival 2026

Sandringham’s Street Festival is back for its 27th year this year and it's going to be so much fun!

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.