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Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Arts 29 Sep 2015

Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years

A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Get your fix in Helensville

Recycling initiative helps Helensville residents repair their broken belongings and minimise waste.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Getting on with business

A six-week crime prevention trial funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board sees private security guards address anti-social behaviour, intimidation, loitering and recovering stolen goods.

Theatre / Performance 29 Sep 2015

Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!

Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

History on Pedestal Lane

Manurewa Local Board has commemorated a local connection to the Second World War by renaming the eastern section of Peguero Place ‘Pedestal Lane’.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Sep 2015

Manurewa scoops world record for longest sundae

Manurewa has officially scooped the world record for longest ice-cream dessert.

Sports / Leisure 29 Sep 2015

Massive recreation centre will become 'heart of Ōtāhuhu'

Ōtāhuhu’s new $30.9 million multi‑use facility had its grand opening in August.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Crown Lynn crockery: Tableware of a nation

Join Director Louise Stevenson at Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clay Museum to explore the designers, p...

01 Oct 2026

Food manufacturing and selling in old Onehunga

Come along for some fresh air and a trip through Onehunga heritage with a true local guide.

01 Oct 2026

Grown in Point Chevalier

Join a talk by the Point Chevalier Historical Society to learn how food was grown and sourced in...

01 Oct 2026

Guided Tour: Killarney Park & The Pumphouse

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Pumphouse and surrounding park.

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

01 Oct 2026

Highwic Beyond the Ropes House Tours

Visit parts of Highwic the public do not usually see and view objects normally in storage.

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...