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Environment 24 Jun 2021

Rogue rambler receives fine of $5700 in first kauri dieback prosecution

The offender found guilty of breaching Auckland Council’s Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019, was today convicted of three offences and fined a total of $5700 and ordered to pay...

Transport 23 Jun 2021

Celebrating the revamped Karangahape Road

The upgrades to Karangahape Road make the iconic street more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, attractive and environmentally sustainable with widened footpaths, two rainbow crossings, native planting, safe separated cycleways, bike parking, and impr...

City Centre Waterfront 23 Jun 2021

40 year-old pōhutukawa return to Quay Street in overnight crane-lift

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

Community 21 Jun 2021

‘Rare privilege’ as new community facility in Piha opens

The first new council-owned community facility to open in the Waitākere Ranges for over a decade has officially been handed over to its tenants, thanks to a piece of foresight from the board half a decade ago.

Transport 21 Jun 2021

New Warkworth Community Transport Hub underway

Auckland Transport has begun construction of the new Warkworth Community Transport Hub, led and funded by Rodney Local Board through the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate.

18 Jun 2021

Delivering for Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has agreed to its work programme for the financial year 2021-22, committing to funding projects that benefit the community across a variety of areas including the environment, culture and community assets.

Transport 18 Jun 2021

Takapuna’s street improvement trial to get underway

A trial to test improvements to the layouts of Takapuna’s Huron and Northcroft streets will soon get underway.

Environment 17 Jun 2021

Ōrākei environmental warriors tackle moth plant

Nearly 5000 moth plant pods, as well as countless moth plant seedlings, were collected recently as part of a coordinated school competition aimed at reducing the effects of pest plants on the environment.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Financial Literacy Program

Free Financial Literacy Program lead by Susan.P who's worked in banks for over 15 years and has a...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

06 Mar 2026

Handmade Jewellery

Explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style.

06 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Paddington in Peru

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retire...

06 Mar 2026

Relief Panel Art: A Gathering of Forms

This workshop explores surface, rhythm, and collective creation while encouraging freedom and exp...

06 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland

“I am standing in the water so I can touch home…” Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone,...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.