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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.

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.

Events

16 Oct 2026

Art exhibition opening: Diwali in Colours

Come and celebrate the creativity of our local community.

16 Oct 2026

Author talk: Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block

Join Felicity as she shares insights from her book, ‘Dacre Cottage and the Weiti Block’.

16 Oct 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Regenerative practices for weed control

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

16 Oct 2026

He kokonga whare e kitea exhibition

Using cotton, ukutea (gypsum plaster) and kauri, Ange Oliver approaches her practice intuitively...

16 Oct 2026

Home exhibition

Fa’amele Etuale is a contemporary Samoan artist whose passion stems from her foundational work as...

16 Oct 2026

I’m Just Older, Darling

An afternoon gathering for older rainbow people and their friends to celebrate the joy of ageing.

16 Oct 2026

Kitinga bashenyi exhibition

Enjoy an art exhibition by Lema Shamamba.

16 Oct 2026

Knox music series: Singalong with Ben

A lovely interactive singalong where participants are encouraged to choose songs and join in.