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Heritage 8 Mar 2016

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!

“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

Community 23 Dec 2015

Walk Waikumete "a special celebration"

Staff and volunteers at Waikumete Cemetery turned out in force for a 24-hour walk, raising funds to replace a historic headstone destroyed by vandals.

Community 21 Dec 2015

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

14-24 year olds 28 Oct 2015

All go at Avondale Central Reserve

The Avondale Central Reserve upgrade is now complete and the reserve is being enjoyed by locals and visitors.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Housing 21 Oct 2015

Whau housing moving ahead

Ross Clow on Whau's housing initiatives

Community 29 Sep 2015

Students imagine future of New Lynn

Architecture students have created scenarios for the future of the Crown Lynn precinct in New Lynn.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

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14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

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