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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Development 31 Mar 2023

Work begins on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden in Takapuna

Work on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden has begun at Barry’s Point in Takapuna thanks to the ongoing support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and the hard work of the North Shore’s Korean community and local stakeholders.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Playgrounds 31 Mar 2023

Take flight at Manurewa playground

The Manurewa playground boasts a 40-metre flying fox, age-appropriate play equipment, and features in-ground mini trampolines and an all-abilities access roundabout. 

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Heritage 29 Mar 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Events

13 Apr 2023

Mahurangi Wastebusters activity time

Learn how to be Kaitiaki of our environment by reducing waste to landfills.

13 Apr 2023

Peacock Colour Splash

Chloe will enrich our understanding of watercolour techniques through step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual attention.

13 Apr 2023

Poppy craft design at Helensville Library

Make a poppy out of recycled materials, to add to the Library's memorial wall.

13 Apr 2023

Robogals Workshop

This activity is presented by Robogals, a group of Auckland University students who aim to promote STEM skills for kids.

13 Apr 2023

SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Conservation morning

Come and listen to SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Conservation Talk with a visitor from Kelly Tarltons.

13 Apr 2023

Walking into The Night: Experiencing Darkness and The Natural World - EcoFest

During the walk, we will explore our relationship to darkness, using our senses, imagination, and night-altered powers of observation.

13 Apr 2023

Worm Farm - Onehunga Library

Learn some facts about tiger worms and find out how they can turn your household waste into beneficial fertilisers for your garden.

13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

Junior Ranger pest detectives

We will create our very own chew cards and pest-monitoring tunnels to take home.