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Development 11 Feb 2020

Addison survey finds residents positive about suburb

Study finds residents of the master-planned community of Addison in Papakura have a lot to be positive about.

Beaches 4 Feb 2020

Cockle Bay beach receives a makeover

A 66-meter-long rock revetment has been constructed on the western side of Cockle Bay beach to reduce severe coastal erosion.

Sports / Leisure 4 Feb 2020

Waiuku College gym opens its doors again

Waiuku College has reopened its gym to the public after being closed for more than a year for repairs.

Community 3 Feb 2020

Ōrākei Basin at its best for Community Day 2020

Discover how much Ōrākei Basin has to offer at the Ōrākei Basin Community Day, all are welcome.

Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New playground for Maungawhau in time for summer

The popular children’s playground on Normanby Road at the foot of Maungawhau / Mt Eden is getting a makeover! A brand new adventure park will be in place by mid-December, in time for school holidays.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Events

20 Jun 2026

Brush painting workshop

Celebrate Chinese Language Week with a meditative session learning basic ink and wash painting te...

20 Jun 2026

Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean

Join us for an engaging afternoon of crime literature.

20 Jun 2026

Family Fun Day - Huapai Hub

Join the fun at the Huapai Hub! We're bringing the community together for a relaxed day of family...

20 Jun 2026

Mindful coffee workshop

Learn and enjoy mindfulness as you make coffee.

20 Jun 2026

Mindful Threads 2 - Community textile workshop

A relaxed, creative workshop where we come together to complete a collaborative textile artwork.

20 Jun 2026

Sewing workshop

Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.

20 Jun 2026

Tāmaki after dark

For over a hundred years, the heart of our city hasn’t just beaten - it’s pulsed to a rhythm. Joi...

20 Jun 2026

Winter botanical printing workshop

We invite you to spend an afternoon inspired by winter’s colours and textures.