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Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Apr 2023

First destination playground in Māngere reflects heritage and culture

Māngere’s first destination playground at David Lange Park has been progressing since late 2019 and physical works for stage one started February 2023.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

How your local parks and beaches are kept fresh, fun and accessible

Discover some of the work your local board does to keep our public spaces in great shape.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Events

28 Nov 2024

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront.

28 Nov 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: City Lights

Come along to enjoy this very exciting event.

28 Nov 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Christmas on Queen Street

Christmas on Queen Street comes alive with a feast of family fun on Thursday, Friday, and Saturda...

27 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

KŌPŪ

Ho, ho, ho your way through our cheeky ballad of a show, sharing the tales of our young wāhine Mā...

26 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing is a double bill dance programme featuring two original works.

26 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Working Girlies / Werking Girlies

Working Girlies / Werking Girlies is a stand up comedy special detailing these two comedian’s jou...

25 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025

Gordon Harris Staff Exhibition

This event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to engage with our talented artists.

21 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

The Year in Space 2024

See the highlights of the year, including the best astrophotography, stunning recent images and d...