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Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks

In this presentation, Dr Brian McDonnell will share details of Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks.

01 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Picnics and Produce

Come along to connect with the heritage of the area and enjoy a chat with neighbours over refresh...

01 Oct 2026

Celebrating Parnell's Farmers' Market and History

A convivial meeting at the Parnell Library to celebrate the institution of the Parnell Farmers' M...

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

01 Oct 2026

Crown Lynn crockery: Tableware of a nation

Join Director Louise Stevenson at Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clay Museum to explore the designers, p...

01 Oct 2026

Emerging realms: Mixed media acrylic painting

This school holiday workshop with visual artist Lucia Abena is designed to equip you with tools t...

01 Oct 2026

Food manufacturing and selling in old Onehunga

Come along for some fresh air and a trip through Onehunga heritage with a true local guide.

01 Oct 2026

Forever flowers

Create a one-of-a-kind bouquet that will never wilt!