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Playgrounds 4 Nov 2020

The Whau is the place to be this summer

The Whau is the place to be this summer following the opening of the new Archibald Park Playground and the return of the popular Avondale pump track.

4 Nov 2020

Plans for native bush at Western Springs to proceed following decision on pine stand

A decision made by Waitematā Local Board will see a pine stand removed from Western Springs and the area replanted with native trees.

Heritage 3 Nov 2020

Discover Three King’s heritage with Auckland Stories app

The Auckland Stories mobile app presents an opportunity for people to immerse themselves in vivid stories of how Māori and European history has shaped Puketāpapa’s unique identity.

Environment 30 Oct 2020

New tide gauge tracks sea level rise at Raymond Reserve

The Auckland King Tides Initiative with support from Albert-Eden Local Board will help measure rising sea levels, an important indicator of climate change, at the local Raymond Reserve in Point Chevalier.

Environment 30 Oct 2020

Whau River key research site for microplastics and contaminants

Two major long-term scientific studies have chosen the Whau River as a research site for work underway to help better understand the risk to our waterways posed by microplastics and contaminants.

Kauri dieback 30 Oct 2020

Kauri dieback survey set for Aotea

Ongoing monitoring of the health of kauri on Aotea Great Barrier Island goes to ground next week with field surveys due to get underway.

Heritage 30 Oct 2020

Mt Eden heritage ammunition store protected by Unitary Plan change

A recent change in the Auckland Unitary Plan has ensured that the Colonial Ammunition Company Bulk Store in Mt. Eden will remain standing as a symbol of bygone era for years to come.

Environment 29 Oct 2020

Bayview’s Lynn Reserve reopens

After more than 12 months of emergency works to repair a damaged stormwater pipe, Lynn Reserve in Bayview on Auckland's North Shore is reopening to the public.

Events

20 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: Kangaroo

Kangaroo is a heart-warming family comedy about disgraced TV Host, Chris, and a young indigenous...

20 Feb 2026

Street Fest

Get ready for rails, ramps, and raw adrenaline as skateboarding collides with street art in a ful...

21 Feb 2026

Boulevard Arts Fiesta

A quintessential beach side fiesta featuring entertainment, food trucks and more.

21 Feb 2026

Highland Pulse

Celebrate our rich tradition of brass bands and feel the commanding call of Scottish bagpipes ech...

21 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Super Mario Brothers Movie

Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team...

21 Feb 2026

Music in Parks - Long Bay

Come along to Long Bay rocks with Automatic80s, Hands Off and Rumpus Machine.

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...