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Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

Lightpath success: Build it and they will come

The success of Auckland’s Lightpath shows that Aucklanders want more cycling infrastructure and they will flock to use it if it is built, says the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

#LightpathAKL hits 100k mark

Mt Eden man Nathan Spoonly made the 100,000th journey across the popular new cycleway on the morning of 30 March.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Motorway exiting made safer at Waterview

A new, safer layout for westbound drivers leaving Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) to join Great North Road at Waterview will be in place from 4 April.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Your bus stop may be moving.

Some city centre bus routes and stops are changing from Sunday 17 April 2016.

Community 29 Mar 2016

Future looks bright for Mascot Ave

Works have commenced on a community trail and improvements to Mascot Avenue.

Environment 29 Mar 2016

Matakana Valley Road now sealed

Councillor Penny Webster on the sealing of Matakana Valley Road.

Community 24 Mar 2016

New footpaths for old Papatoetoe town centre 

Old Papatoetoe town centre is getting new footpaths and trees, along with upgraded street lighting on St George Street.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Meet your local cafes and eateries

This special exhibition and slideshow presentation offers a snapshot of the local business commun...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Clevedon Village Heritage Trail

This 8km walk encompasses 19 historical sites, supported by compelling history and images on a de...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Join one or both of these fascinating walks for history, architecture, and engineering enthusiasts!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Explore the past, capture the moment

Snap a photo in front of the special photo wall and go in the draw to win prizes!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Grannie's goodies

Come along to celebrate the delicious flavours of our past and help keep these culinary tradition...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Growing out west – How migrants fed Auckland

Join us for an archival exhibition about the people who established the vital market gardens and...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Maungauika – A Mountain of Food

Learn how a kitchen was established on the mountain to feed the prisoners who helped ensure the f...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

New Zealand heritage recipe books - 1848-1949

Take a stroll down memory lane - or rather ‘cookery’ lane.