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17 Jun 2022

South Auckland street name honours Rugby League legends

A private road in Papatoetoe now honours the legendary Leuluai family of South Auckland, that has given the country Rugby League legends like James Leuluai.

Environment 16 Jun 2022

Aotea Transfer Station opens in July

Aotea / Great Barrier Island is taking another positive step towards achieving the Zero Waste 2040 target.

16 Jun 2022

Henderson Civic Building reopens after refurbishment

The Henderson Civic building has reopened its doors to the public following a six-month comprehensive refurbishment programme.

Council news 16 Jun 2022

Wild weather wreaks havoc in the treetops

Arborists and contractors kept busy with storm damage, and Pukekawa loses a grand old specimen on Domain Drive.

Community 15 Jun 2022

Franklin goes bats

The elusive long-tailed bat (pekapeka tou roa) might be more prevalent across Franklin than first thought.

Conservation 15 Jun 2022

Hibiscus and Bays community planting days open to all

Thousands of native plants ready for planting in local parks across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Have your say 15 Jun 2022

Give feedback on how Rodney parks are managed

Have your say on how 338 parks and over 1,400 hectares of land are managed in the Rodney Local Board area.

Cleaning up our environment 15 Jun 2022

WeLoveU members work for the environment

When members of the International WeLoveU Foundation decided to get their hands dirty to support the Clean World Movement, they made a pile of difference – several piles.

Events

01 Feb 2025

Opera in the Park Botanic Gardens

NZ Opera creates a ‘Best of Opera’ concert amidst the flowers and foliage of the Auckland Botanic...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

02 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Monte Cecilia

A favourite of the season, this musical event is set in a delightful park beside the historic Pah...

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

15 Feb 2025

Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025

Come together to celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance in a fun-filled atmosphere for all a...

15 Feb 2025

Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

New Zealand’s most fearless, fun-loving and ingenious teams will design and build creative, outra...

20 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Aotea pop-up

Join one of Aotearoa’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters Anna Coddington for an enchanting pop-up...

21 Feb 2025

Movies in Parks: The Mountain

Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfil her missi...