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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

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

New Zealand heritage recipe books - 1848-1949

Take a stroll down memory lane - or rather ‘cookery’ lane.

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

School holidays - Whangaparāoa

Come along to Whangaparāoa Library for our fun school holiday activities!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Stillwater to sea: Waterways, whenua and community

Join us for a guided heritage walk beginning at the Stillwater Boating Club and following the Te...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Tastes of Tāmaki

Celebrate Ponsonby's rich history, diverse communities and this year’s festival theme, Tastes of...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail

Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

You're already part of our history!

Come along to view our historical photographic collection, which traces the building's past throu...

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Curvy

Grab your favourite fabric bag and come have a plus size preloved treasure hunt with us.