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Parks / Outdoors 17 May 2022

Now open – Browns Bay and Army Bay playgrounds

Children are enjoying the playgrounds that recently re-opened at Army Bay and Browns Bay.

Environment 17 May 2022

Next steps for kauri tracks in Rodney

Track upgrades, hygiene stations and fences are helping in Rodney’s battle against kauri dieback.

Transport 13 May 2022

Motorway closing so bridge can go

The Southern Motorway between Drury and Papakura will be closed 7pm Saturday 21 May to 9am Sunday 22 May to demolish the Park Estate Road bridge.

12 May 2022

Whiri Aroha gifts of love blessed

Korowai have been gifted to Middlemore Hospital's Bereavement Care Service.

Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 12 May 2022

Park work on hold so wider plan can be made

Carpark plans for Pukekohe hill Reserve have gone on hold so a wider development plan can be considered.

Environment 11 May 2022

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

Events

31 May 2024 - 02 Nov 2024

Trans-global music Workshop Series

Explore diverse music from around the world, share your own contributions, and collaborate with o...

18 May 2024 - 07 Sep 2024

Stage Management Workshop

Learn the art of Stage Management from one of Auckland’s most experienced stage and production ma...

04 May 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids’ Pokemon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

08 Sep 2024

AI Teen Talks Series - How We Safeguard Your Biological Information

This is the first talk of the series "How We Safeguard Your Biological Information" is presented...

08 Sep 2024

Ellerslie Fairy Festival & Pirate Party

Dress up and come and meet our magical characters as we transform our main street.

08 Sep 2024

Film Screening + Q&A: Human Forever

This powerful film follows 24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes on his mission to improv...

08 Sep 2024

LIVE DAY | Flora & Fauna

Explore the heritage gardens on a nature trail created by our Heritage Gardener, Luke Southern.