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Have your say 20 Feb 2020

Help us plan a better Glenfield

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve Glenfield’s town centre and surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 20 Feb 2020

Key upgrades on the way for Henderson

Two upgrades in the Henderson area will improve safety for cyclists on a key route and make a currently unused community space habitable following a decision by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 20 Feb 2020

Te Puna Market sprouts up in Henderson

A new fresh produce market has sprouted up in Henderson’s town centre, providing access to fresh local affordable kai after the neighbourhood’s primary supermarket closed late last year.

Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

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.

Events

05 Oct 2024

Beautiful Botanical Books

Learn how quickly the capital became a port for a thriving southern Pacific trade.

05 Oct 2024

Dogs and Ferrets An Interactive Workshop and Presentation

Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner...

05 Oct 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: St John The Evangelist

The Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC) hosts this event which includes a guided tour through the...

05 Oct 2024

Exploring the King of Tonga’s Trees at Atalanga

The tour is led by Penny Cliffin, a former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Archite...

05 Oct 2024

Five Generations of Courageous Corban Women

Enjoy a Lebanese inspired afternoon tea while fourth generation Corban, Sharon Alexander provides...

05 Oct 2024

Heritage Orchard Family Fun Day

Learn how to protect these special resources and be inspired to grow our own food.

05 Oct 2024

Island living storytelling

Round up the kids for a delightful Pacific storytelling event at Albany Library with tales from S...

05 Oct 2024

Modern Women Archives and their Relationships

This talk draws from artist archives held in the E H McCormick Research Library Archives and supp...