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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

11 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Kintsugi workshop

Learn the magical art of kintsugi with artist Ema Frost in this new workshop.

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

12 Sep 2026

Garden help and seed sharing

Swap seeds, share knowledge and grow something new.

12 Sep 2026

Harake Weaving - Adult workshop

Try your hand at this beautiful, traditional art form and learn different weaving techniques.

12 Sep 2026

Kōrero with Java Bentley: Rediscovering Mauri

Join us at the Homestead Galleries, Corban Estate Arts Centre to hear from Curator and Exhibition...

12 Sep 2026

Seed swap and gardening skill sharing

Come along to this free community event at Glen Eden Library.

12 Sep 2026

Whānau Day - Kōanga Festival

Storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu and kai.

08 Aug 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Te Atatū artisan and handmade market

Discover a friendly community market celebrating local New Zealand artisans and handmade products.