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Community 4 Apr 2019

Residents invest to extend Hobsonville Point ferry service

Hobsonville Point residents pitch in to launch ferry service trial.

Heritage 4 Apr 2019

AT report says moving Pukekohe train station impractical and costly

Auckland Transport has told Franklin Local Board it is unable to spend any more money on plans to move the Pukekohe train station away from its present site.

Environment 4 Apr 2019

Algae bloom at Great Barrier's Kaitoke Creek not a health risk

Auckland Council has been investigating reports of an algae bloom and dead fish washed up in Kaitoke Creek.

Community 4 Apr 2019

New timeline for Aotea Great Barrier Island area plan

Public consultation on a draft area plan for Aotea Great Barrier will now take place mid-year and not April as previously advertised.

Transport 3 Apr 2019

Parking changes around North Shore Hospital

Auckland Transport is introducing a mix of paid, P120 and unrestricted spaces around North Shore Hospital.

Community 3 Apr 2019

Historic site needs a little love

Papakura Local Board is exploring options for saving restrooms at the Centennial Rest Rooms.

Music 3 Apr 2019

Watch: Community at the heart of Henderson Silent Disco Citywalk

Silent Disco Citywalk has been transforming Henderson town centre into a dance floor and turning strangers into the performers.

Community 3 Apr 2019

Howick school receives funds to improve popular walking route

Howick Local Board has provided $1million to improve footpaths and bridges for children walking to school.

Events

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...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

08 Mar 2026

Trolley Derby

There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...