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Heritage 21 Apr 2016

The Mystery of Florence Owen's headstone

Who was Florence Owen and how did her headstone end up 7kms away from a cemetery at the property in Mt Albert?

Environment 21 Apr 2016

Exciting plans for former Greenmount Landfill

There are exciting proposals to transform the former Greenmount Landfill site at East Tamaki into a native forest alongside leisure areas, children’s play and fitness facilities, an off-leash dog area, walking and cycling tracks and access to the...

Community 20 Apr 2016

West Auckland’s new connection

Auckland Transport has revealed plans for a new shared path connecting New Lynn to Avondale.

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.

Development 20 Apr 2016

Major milestone for Redoubt Road – Mill Road Corridor

The Redoubt Road – Mill Road upgrade in south Auckland has reached a major milestone.

Sports / Leisure 19 Apr 2016

Ron is back to full health with Marina Fitness

89-year-old Half Moon Bay resident Ron Jones is back to full health thanks to Marina Fitness.

Cycling 18 Apr 2016

Grafton Bridge taxi trial to end

Auckland Transport has decided to stop the Grafton Bridge taxi trial and return Grafton Bridge to a bus lane only between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Events

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

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...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...

29 Sep 2026 - 06 Oct 2026

Children’s Breadmaking 101

Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.

29 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Food beyond taste: Exploring five senses

Join us as we take a slightly different look at the things we eat.

30 Sep 2026

130 Years: French Settlers to Alliance Française

Discover the remarkable story of French presence in Auckland since 1896 and the parallel history...

30 Sep 2026

Butter-making with Howick Historical Village

Join us for a butter-making experience where kids will discover how butter was traditionally made.

30 Sep 2026

Chinese market gardens and fruit shops

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.