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Arts 1 Jul 2020

Milford Reserve’s new work of light

Visitors to Milford Reserve now see a soft violet hue wash over Beacon and shafts of light beam into the sky from dusk until 10pm.

Arts 1 Jul 2020

Boy Walking brings new light to Dominion Road

Lights are now switched on for night-time viewing and to bring new light to Dominion Road and Potters Park.

Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2020

People-friendly streets to be trialled in Henderson

Waitākere Ward councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper welcome the news that Henderson’s town centre will receive funding from Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to trial a people-friendly streets project.

Cultural 29 Jun 2020

Waka workshops with the people of Moana

Waka workshops introduce Aucklanders and urban youth to the mighty Polynesian seafaring canoes and the sport of waka ama.

Beaches 26 Jun 2020

Safety volunteers backed in local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made more than $50,000 of grants to groups working to keep people safe at sea.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jun 2020

Finalists named for 2020 Howick Sports Awards

More than sixty finalists have been shortlisted for the 2020 Howick Sports Awards for the last year’s season.

Environment 26 Jun 2020

Titirangi chickens go global

An Auckland Council story is going viral and spreading its wings… just like Titirangi’s feral chickens.

Community 25 Jun 2020

Local board grants support camp, counselling, art show and more

Franklin Local Board’s Quick Response grants programme has awarded money to Camp Adair, Franklin Arts Festival, and Pakuranga Counselling Centre, among others.

Events

04 Apr 2026

Nokshi Kotha | Communal Embroidery Workshop

Explore Bengali embroidery in an interactive, communal workshop with textile and community artist...

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island Snorkeling

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...

04 Apr 2026

The Kite show

Basant Mela is a celebration of unity, happiness, and cultural diversity, welcoming all communiti...

04 Apr 2026

Traditional Games Day

Explore different cultures by playing traditional games from around the world! Play, laugh, and c...

05 Apr 2026

Body as stamp: Carving name through Chinese martial arts

Drawing from martial arts movements and principles, participants investigate how gestures can car...

07 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Helen Clark in Six Outfits

Award-winning writer Fiona Samuel MNZM (Pike River) has created a hilarious new play, Helen Clark...

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

09 Apr 2026 - 03 May 2026

Arthur Miller’s A View from The Bridge

Beneath the family drama, A View from the Bridge sharpens questions of migration, identity, and b...