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Development 9 Apr 2019

New bridge planned for Wynyard Quarter

Wynyard Crossing pedestrian bridge that links the city centre to the waterfront with is expected to be replaced by a new, more reliable bridge.

Community 9 Apr 2019

Mangrove mission a magnificent obsession

Ian Scobie has been on a mission to rid mangroves clogging the Waiuku estuary with community support.

Cultural 9 Apr 2019

Fale Pasifika opens at Papakura High School

A new fale has been blessed and opened to honour the presence and place of the Pacific community within Papakura and the school.

Arts 9 Apr 2019

Kāhui Tū Kaha nurturing communities

Community health and wellbeing programmes are receiving much-needed funding from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.

Community 8 Apr 2019

WATCH: Te Manawa opening

Hundreds of people braved the weather to share in the celebrations as the new multipurpose community facility at Westgate opened.

Transport 8 Apr 2019

Local board keen to tackle school safety concerns

Papakura Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking to improve safety in and around Takanini School.

Community 5 Apr 2019

Nominate your Albert-Eden local heroes

Now is the time to shine the spotlight on the people who make an exceptional difference to people’s lives in Albert-Eden.

Transport 5 Apr 2019

Local feedback makes a better bus network for Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is getting a new bus network from Sunday 13 October 2019.

Events

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

29 Apr 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau Preview

Expect a tight run time, a buzzing room, and a line-up that makes the Festival feel very real, ve...

29 Apr 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

In mud we trust

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this si...

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...