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Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods - Hibiscus and Bays

Known for its beautiful beaches and many a tourist attraction, it’s not surprising that the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area is one of Auckland’s fastest growing spots.

Arts 18 Nov 2015

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to pop up in Auckland

William Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre will rise again – in Auckland.

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Awards open to Auckland farmers

Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill planting symbol of new Auckland

A tree will soon again stand on the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Franklin

Home to many of Auckland’s spectacular regional parks and beaches, the Franklin Local Board area’s rural setting offers something for everyone.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Events

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface

Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and...

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

03 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

MOTAT April holiday experience

Discover how numbers tell stories as we turn data science and statistics into hands-on holiday fu...

03 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Photographic Exhibition : Where ancient light remains

Pieter (Pete) Verlaak, talented Belgian photographer, has pulled together the first, and perhaps...

02 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

CAB Go

Visit our website to find the nearest adventure to you and see the prizes you could win for explo...

31 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Garden Delights

As a haven for birds and butterflies, bees and flowers, pets and children, the garden is a place...

30 Mar 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Ice Cream is Melting!

Sprinkled with aerial acrobatics, contortion, ice cream juggling and more, the siblings work thei...

27 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Verity Kindleysides: Inside the Garden & Beyond (after Pat Hanly)

This exhibition explores the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula, linked by jewe...