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Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Events

19 Sep 2026

Trio Korimato

Three internationally renowned musicians look forward to bringing their music to life as the Kori...

19 Sep 2026

Uku to pepeha for rangatahi

In this fun clay workshop you'll shape, carve and decorate a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells you...

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Making mugs workshop

Enjoy a relaxed weekend learning how to make your own mugs!

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori hīkoi

Join us for a captivating walking tour highlighting significant Māori artworks that shape the cit...

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori tour of Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits

Grow your mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) on some of the tūpuna (ancestors) portrayed in Gottf...

29 Aug 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

The Joy Club (Dark Dancers) - Saturday Sessions

Come and experience the joy of dancing in the dark.

22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Adventure bike playground: Obstacle course edition

Get the bikes out and bring the family to the park for an obstacle course like no other! By bicycle!

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

French Storytime - Albany

Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.