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Playgrounds 8 May 2019

Māra Hūpara – ancient innovation in play, learning and exercise

A new space at Oakley Creek brings together ancient Māori play artefacts into a single space to create a traditional Māori playground.

Environment 8 May 2019

How Los Angeles tackled its pollution problem

The city of LA's response to environmental issues shows the solutions to some of our biggest global problems start local.

Environment 8 May 2019

Young Leaders Programme a school holiday success

Forty-three young sustainability leaders participated in a three-day wānanga during the April school holidays.

Environment 8 May 2019

Volunteers essential to protect green spaces in Ōrākei

Volunteers are needed for a series of planting days planned by Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 8 May 2019

Traffic solution sought on Great South Road

Papakura Local Board has asked Auckland Transport for an update on plans affecting Takanini’s Great South Road bus lanes.

Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2019

Changes on the way for Basque Park

Improvements are planned for Basque Park to ensure it meets the needs of a growing local population.

Community 7 May 2019

Franklin sports groups get funding

Franklin Local Board has approved more than $200,000 in grants under its Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan.

Technology / Innovation 7 May 2019

Auckland welcomes Los Angeles and Guangzhou

Auckland will welcome Los Angeles and Guangzhou investors, business and civic leaders this month for the Tripartite 2019 event.

Events

29 Sep 2024

Early Auckland Dance Music When Orchestras Ruled

In addition to music from 'greats' such as Joplin and Gershwin, the programme includes long forgo...

29 Sep 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: The Dawoodi Bohra Vajihi Markaz

Explore Vajihi Markaz with a guided tour and learn about the Dawoodi Bohra community. All welcome!

29 Sep 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Symonds Street Cemetery Tour

Join a free 2-hour tour of Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland’s oldest burial ground with 15,000 g...

29 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Rangitoto Island bach museum open day

Ferry to Rangitoto Island to see 34 historic baches from the 1920s and 30s, enjoy tea, and hear t...

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

A Walking Tour of Historic Jewish Auckland

Visit 21 sites of historical significance on this intriguing walk.

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Take an intriguing walk through our city's engineering past with stories of buildings and notable...

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Onehunga Presents Her Heritage Buildings

Join us in viewing three Council-owned historic buildings.

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Polish Explorers of Oceania

Take a wander through an exhibition about Polish ethnographers, naturalists, journalists and trav...