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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

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

28 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026

Growing Glenfield: Market to community gardens

Rediscover the agricultural past of the area.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: 1970s Ponsonby exhibition

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper turned her lens on Ponsonby Road’s 1970s streetscape, documen...

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: A photographic exhibition of the 1970s

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper documented the everyday life, distinctive characters and chan...

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Ōtāhuhu Library

Come along to Ōtāhuhu Library for fun school holiday activities!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Spring School Holiday Programme with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

We’ve got the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, creative activities and exciting outings!

28 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library

Stories come alive at Mahurangi East Library these school holidays! Stop Motion Animation Worksho...