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Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Film 27 Apr 2016

Waitākere on screen

With its black sand beaches, distinctive coastal villages, rugged coastline and expansive bush, the Waitākere Ranges area has long been a destination for filming.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Housing 26 Apr 2016

Homes and jobs planned for an urban Whenuapai

Proposals to change Whenuapai from a largely rural environment into an urbanised area of around 11,000 homes and 9,700 jobs are to be explored in an Auckland Council structure plan.

Cycling 26 Apr 2016

On your bike in Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has created a 1.4km off-road bike loop at Moire Park.

Community 20 Apr 2016

AV Jennings to develop Airfields precinct

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed AV Jennings as the housing developer for the first stage of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Events

05 Sep 2026

Auckland Beyblade Open

You're Invited to Auckland's First Regional Beyblade Tournament!

05 Sep 2026

Printing with tetra pak

Join resident artist Julie Moselen for a fun, exploratory day of printmaking using recycled tetra...

15 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Niutupuola Trust

A free, low-impact community exercise class on Saturday mornings.

08 Aug 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Latina Fluye

A welcoming dance class that offers women a fun and supportive space to move, de-stress, build co...

30 May 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime and craft - Ranui

Bring Tamariki along for a fun interactive storytime session followed by a craft activity.

06 Sep 2026

Trails for trees: Whānau Fun Day

A free, drop-in event with something for the whole whānau!

23 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Dodgeball for all

These youth sessions are designed to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to the sport of dodgeball.

09 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Restorative yoga

A slow, restorative, gentle yoga class suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.