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Transport 8 May 2017

New sinkhole discovered in New Lynn

Contractors working on the Clark Street culvert in New Lynn discovered a small sinkhole near the already-damaged culvert on the evening of Thursday 4 May.

Transport 13 Apr 2017

New Lynn set to re-open for business

New Lynn’s business community has met with Auckland Council to hear about progress to re-open Great North Road following successive weather events.

Arts 31 Mar 2017

Images capture Waterview Connection

Blockhouse Bay photographer Dianne Smith has captured the transformative Waterview Connection project through a series of images that reflect its scale and significance.

Arts 22 Mar 2017

A gem of the west: Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum

In 2015, Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clayworks Museum opened in New Lynn to showcase west Auckland's ceramics history.

Walkways 16 Mar 2017

Drone footage reveals flooding damage in New Lynn

A drone was sent in to inspect after a New Lynn culvert collapsed after heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Transport 28 Feb 2017

Volcano-themed skate park opens in New Windsor

Auckland's volcanic heritage has inspired a new skate park opened in New Windsor over the weekend of 25-26 February. The park is part of the NZ Transport Agency's Waterview Connection project.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Events

01 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

Mornings by the Stream - Glen Eden

Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in th...

02 Jul 2026

Kete harakeke weaving workshop

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.

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...

03 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You can even share in the harvest!

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...