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Arts 12 Mar 2021

Albatross sculpture soars again

The artwork Flight Support for Albatross has been missing from Auckland’s shoreline for years but this month it returns to land in a new home, on the Devonport side of the Waitematā.

5 Mar 2021

Kaipātiki residents asked for views on targeted rate

Kaipātiki Local Board asks if locals want it to consider a target rate to fund local projects in the future.

2 Mar 2021

Call for North Shore residents to make their voices heard

North Shore residents are urged to help shape the future of their communities by having their say on Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget - now open for public feedback.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Te Onewa Northcote Point wharf re-opened and dual-named

Northcote Point wharf has reopened after a blessing this morning and services have re-started after a two-year closure.

Development 22 Jan 2021

Toka Puia - more than a new car park building

With the recent opening of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna, shoppers, residents and businesses have embraced the new facility with enthusiasm over the holiday period.

Community 11 Jan 2021

Nominations open for Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Awards

Do you know someone who has volunteered their time to deliver something special and worthy of recognition in the Upper Harbour Local Board area?

Development 11 Dec 2020

Hurstmere Road enhancements take a summer break

Construction teams have packed up tools and cleared away the cones as the Hurstmere Road enhancement project takes a pause to make way for the busy summer period.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Events

16 Aug 2026

Love your Leftovers workshop: Zesty citrus session

Get tips and tricks for what to do with leftover citrus, including zesty sprinkle and orange peel...

16 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

New Zealand Children's Book Week

Join Takapuna Library in celebrating the first New Zealand Children's Book Week!

16 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Author talk: Susanna Burton-Thompson

Hear from award-winning photojournalist Susanna Burton-Thomson's rich life of unexpected opportun...

18 Aug 2026

Family history workshop

Celebrate Family History Month and upskill your knowledge in this free workshop presented by NZ S...

21 Aug 2026

Junk Journal Evening

Join us at Birkenhead Library for a cosy evening of journalling.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

22 Aug 2026

Kiri and Lou in Concert

Award-winning animated children’s series, Kiri and Lou, follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty...

23 Aug 2026

Child advocacy and rights - A lecture in Japanese

Let’s explore the importance of children expressing their feelings and how adults should respond...