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City Centre Waterfront 6 Sep 2019

Emirates Team New Zealand launch their first AC75

Emirates Team New Zealand christened their first AC75 at their team base in the heart of the America’s Cup village in Auckland today.

Beaches 6 Sep 2019

Fighting back against the microplastics poisoning our environment

Nurdles, tiny plastic pellets almost invisible to the naked eye, are having a damaging effect on Auckland's wildlife.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

Kirks Bush track upgrades to prevent kauri dieback spread

Tracks in Papakura’s Kirks Bush are being upgraded as part of a plan to protect against the spread of kauri dieback disease.

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.

Events

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...