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Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Meet a Mission Bay dragon

The dragon that makes its home near the swings at Mission Bay’s Patteson Avenue Reserve now has a name.

Community 29 Sep 2015

New Helensville community hub

A new community hub has opened in the Helensville War Memorial Hall

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Onehunga Mall upgrade kicks off

The $2.7 million project, which will upgrade the mall between Grey Street and Arthur Street, is a priority in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan 2014, and received strong support from the wider community during recent consultation.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Peace tree honours the past

A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Project Little Oneroa

Improving the health of Little Oneroa Stream

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

29 Sep 2015

Putting Pakuranga on the map

Howick Local Board has formally endorsed the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan, which presents the board’s aspirations for Pakuranga town centre.

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.