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Heritage 10 Dec 2018

Roll of Honour commemorates World War I service personnel

Ōrākei Local Board is remembering World War I service personnel with a republished list of those who served.

Heritage 10 Dec 2018

Iconic heritage boat on the move ahead of America’s Cup

An 83-year-old steam tugboat previously based in the Viaduct Harbour has a new home on Auckland’s waterfront so construction for the 36th America’s Cup race can begin.

Sports / Leisure 10 Dec 2018

Ōrākei Local Board receives gift for supporting club

Support for a local football club has been rewarded with a carving from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s master carver.

7 Dec 2018

North Harbour BMX facility opens

Watch the official opening of North Harbour BMX club's new facility at Hooton Reserve.

Development 7 Dec 2018

New Ponsonby civic space reaches a significant milestone

Major plans are underway to develop 254 Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby into a civic space for the community.

Walkways 7 Dec 2018

Avondale to Waterview walkway now open

A new shared path that connects Avondale and Waterview has been officially opened.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Dec 2018

Olympic champion opens Flat Bush promenade

A fan received a long-overdue autograph from Sir John Walker as he opened a walkway named in his honour.

Libraries 7 Dec 2018

Must-have books on a desert island

If you found yourself stranded on a desert island, which book would you want to have with you?

Events

01 Feb 2025

Midtown Street Party - Lorne Street neighbourhood

Enjoy a festive programme of entertainment including lion and dragon dances, cultural performance...

01 Feb 2025

Opera in the Park Botanic Gardens

NZ Opera creates a ‘Best of Opera’ concert amidst the flowers and foliage of the Auckland Botanic...

01 Feb 2025

World Wetland Day Festival

There will be an all-day market with gifts, food, art, crafts, information, and entertainment.

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

He piko he taniwha

Kahurangiariki Smith’s whakapapa to Ngāti Rangiwewehi connects her to two taniwha, Pekehaua and H...

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Yarn for Pride

Visit Karangahape Road any time during February 2025 to see pride on full display and yarn style.

16 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025

Tamariki Time at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

24 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2025

Code Club

At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!