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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

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

02 Oct 2026 - 02 Apr 2027

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays

Experience Auckland’s longest running community food truck night, with delicious street food, liv...

03 Oct 2026

The olives and the vines hafla

Celebrate the Corban family’s Lebanese food and wine legacy in the Corban Estate Homestead.

04 Oct 2026

Painted heirlooms: Painting workshop

Painted Heirlooms is an exhibition and hands-on workshop by Auckland artist Amreen Manjiyani.

08 Oct 2026

Turning the Pages: Auckland Library History

This fascinating presentation by Star Jackson explores the eras that shaped the institution and h...

09 Oct 2026

Creative writing workshop

Filipino author Monica Macansantos will help us explore what it means to be an immigrant in Aotea...

10 Oct 2026

CookBookery with Te Radar

Te Radar's show is a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of the beloved and bizarre cookbooks...