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Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

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.

Events

28 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Highwic up close house tour

Get up close and learn more about the lives of the pioneering Buckland family who lived at Highwi...

27 Nov 2026

Onehunga Christmas in the Park

Celebrate Christmas in Onehunga with this free event for the whole whānau with an evening of Chri...

28 Nov 2026

25th Annual Flower Show

Discover the delightful charm of the Sweet Pea, aptly named for its enchanting fragrance.

28 Nov 2026

Christmas on the Green 2026

Celebrate the festive season with friends and whānau at Christmas on the Green 2026!

28 Nov 2026

Cross Street Music Festival 2026

Bringing together some of Aotearoa’s most exciting independent, underground and emerging music fo...

28 Nov 2026

Exploring medicinal plants of summer

The long summer days are perfect for getting out in the garden and utilising your plants to their...

28 Nov 2026

Laingholm Christmas Twilight Market

Celebrate local talent, grab a bite, enjoy the music and soak up the twilight vibes.

28 Nov 2026

Navigating and making sense of family estrangement

Navigate difficult family dynamics and consider a way forward that reflects our needs and values.