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Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Transport 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Sports / Leisure 27 Apr 2016

Whitewater park opens in south Auckland

Auckland's purpose-built whitewater park opened to the public today.

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.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Board seeks greater say in resource consents

Ōrākei Local Board wants to have more input into whether resource consent applications are notified.

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.

Events

19 Oct 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Throw and pinch ceramics course

Join Val for a relaxing six-week evening ceramics course where you'll explore both hand-building...

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Japanese Storytime

A fun and interactive programme for children aged five and under.

12 Oct 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Mixed media adventures

Learn to take creative risks, solve visual challenges and develop your unique artistic voice.

12 Oct 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Kids' Ukulele Club

Come along and have a jam on the ukulele!

12 Oct 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime - Warkworth

Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes.

28 Sep 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Nippon Clippons – Made in New Zealand

An Auckland Harbour Bridge photo exhibition.

21 Aug 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Kaumātua and open groove

Enjoy a fun, high-energy workout that's suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

17 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Book exchange

Find something new to read and exchange books with others in the community.