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Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

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28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Behind the Wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

29 Apr 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau Preview

Expect a tight run time, a buzzing room, and a line-up that makes the Festival feel very real, ve...

29 Apr 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

In mud we trust

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this si...