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Environment 5 Sep 2019

How rates are helping Ōrākei’s environment and waterways

Money raised through targeted rates is being put to use for the benefit of the environment and waterways across Ōrākei.

Community 5 Sep 2019

Manurewa Link bus to connect local communities

A new free bus service will connect residents with Manurewa and Clendon town centres.

Plans / Projects 4 Sep 2019

Congestion relief coming to Redoubt Road

To reduce congestion, Auckland Transport will be installing dynamic lanes on a 350-metre section of Redoubt Road in Manukau, between the Southern Motorway offramp and Hollyford Drive.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Park's parking taken up by buses

Buses waiting to go into service in Papakura are proving difficult to relocate.

Arts 4 Sep 2019

Lights on in Tin Tacks Reserve

Tin Tacks Reserve in central Onehunga is to be home to a bright new public artwork in the form of a large free-standing lightbox.

Environment 3 Sep 2019

Not a rat in sight during world rat expert visit

World rat expert Bobby Corrigan was impressed with the conservation efforts of Sancta Maria College students.

Rates 2 Sep 2019

Waitematā environment enhanced and protected by targeted rates

Targeted rates are helping to protect the environment in Waitematā.

Environment 2 Sep 2019

Project offers unique bird’s eye view of Albert Park

For two weeks, Aucklanders will be able climb a specially constructed scaffolding staircase wrapped around a 50-metre tall tree in the city centre.

Events

22 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Drawing, Cartooning and Animation with Leo Alonso

In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques.

22 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Leo Alonso

Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality, think and hav...

22 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Clay Modelling with Susan Browne

Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.

15 Jul 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

Call For Exhibition Proposals 2025

Auckland Council is calling for proposals from creatives to show your work across Franklin Arts C...

08 Jul 2024 - 05 Aug 2024

Draw & Paint Adult Group

The Draw and Paint Group is for people of all ages and of all skill levels; from beginners to pro...

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!