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Playgrounds 17 Feb 2020

Manurewa's Keith Park caters for all abilities

Manurewa's Keith Park playground is Auckland's first playspace designed and built so that children of all abilities can enjoy playing together.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Community 17 Feb 2020

Celebrating disability pride and inclusion in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Last year's International Day of Persons with Disability brought a positive celebration of disability pride and inclusion to the city.

Community 14 Feb 2020

Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council

Drinking water available at some rural community halls

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 14 Feb 2020

Two new tsunami sirens for Orewa

Two new tsunami sirens will be installed in Orewa next month, and locals are invited to an information session on 18 February to learn more.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Feb 2020

New pedestrian bridge brings public art to Ōtara Creek Reserve

A new pedestrian bridge which doubles as a piece of public art is set to be opened on Thursday in Ōtara.

Cycling 14 Feb 2020

Community bike hub a welcome addition in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's new bike hub follows two similar hubs in West Auckland all devoted to helping get more people cycling.

Events

14 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Franklin Art Show

Franklin’s Premier Art Event the Franklin Art Show is returning to Pukekohe for another amazing e...

15 Sep 2024

Bach Musica NZ: Mendelssohn Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise, op 52

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

Join one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses.

15 Sep 2024

Spring Daffodils botanical art workshop

Let your creativity flow as you connect with nature and fellow botanical art enthusiasts.

17 Sep 2024

What's Your Story?

Bring pen and paper along as this one-hour talk will empower you to begin exploring your stories...

18 Sep 2024

Dr Chris Benton's Establishing a US Moon Base: Timing & Challenges

In this extended 75-minute presentation, Chris Benton will discuss why and where on the Moon NASA...

18 Sep 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 2 – Untrodden Ways

Our journey continues with Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Piano Trio’, evoking colours being spread on a canv...

19 Sep 2024

Remembering the Women of Corban Estate Winery

Join us in recognition of Women’s Suffrage, for the reveal of the next iteration of our Corban He...