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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.

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.

Community 29 Oct 2020

Grants help community groups in Puketapapa

More than $35,000 has been allocated to community groups by the Puketāpapa Local Board through its grants programme in October.

Sports / Leisure 28 Oct 2020

Explore the upper Waitematā Harbour by paddle board and kayak

A free guide catering to beginners and experienced paddle boarders and kayakers has been released by Upper Harbour Local Board.

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Family History Help

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16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

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16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

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15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

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01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

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Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

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Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!