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Heritage 24 Sep 2018

Historic seawall preserved by road safety project

Improvements to a Tamaki Drive intersection extended and preserved a historic seawall.

Playgrounds 21 Sep 2018

Construction begins on south Auckland's first destination playground

Work has begun on south Auckland’s first destination playground.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

Survey reveals Waiheke road safety concerns

A survey of parents is driving a push for road safety improvements on Waiheke Island.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

A plea for safer behaviour at rail crossings

New rail safety improvements aim to reduce accidents at urban level crossings.

21 Sep 2018

Former PM visits Ellen Melville Centre

Helen Clark was guest of honour at a celebration held in a room recently named in her honour.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Environment 19 Sep 2018

Restoration angels of Albert-Eden

Committed volunteers are working tirelessly to restore urban streams in Albert-Eden.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Stars and Knots: A Matariki craft workshop

Gather, create and connect through the art of macramé.

09 Jul 2026

Tātai Hono: Matariki | Whakapapa Research Open Day

Explore your whakapapa through taonga, kōrero tuku iho, and mātauranga Māori as we honour the ris...

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Sky Tower Matariki projections and lighting

Look to the sky for a colourful light display and artistic works over the Matariki period.

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.