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Heritage 22 May 2018

Frank Larking's boat to be restored

A beloved children's play boat in Beach Haven is now getting a second shot at life.

Community 22 May 2018

Mt Albert is back in business

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was among hundreds of people to attend the opening of Mt Albert's town centre in May.

Dogs 22 May 2018

Wee Suzie gets her forever home

Auckland Council's animal shelters have dogs to adopt all year-round.

Community 21 May 2018

New community facilities completed at Hobsonville Point

Redevelopment of the old Air Force Headquarters Building at Hobsonville Point is now complete.

Waste 21 May 2018

Red-top bin collections start in Papakura

Papakura’s red-top rubbish bins are now being collected.

Environment 21 May 2018

New chair for Hauraki Gulf Forum

Waiheke Local Board member John Meeuwsen has been elected chair of the Hauraki Gulf Forum.

18 May 2018

New chairs for local boards

At six local boards across Auckland, six board members are stepping up to become chairs.

Arts 17 May 2018

New artwork represents Auckland's original foreshore

A set of five bronze sculptures by artist Chris Bailey has been installed in downtown Auckland.

Events

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

21 Feb 2026

Boulevard Arts Fiesta

A quintessential beach side fiesta featuring entertainment, food trucks and more.

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.

27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

This one final Auckland performance continues the call to action that this story is demanding wor...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

28 Feb 2026

Pirate Play Party

Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...

28 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

Embroidery Display

It will include a display of pieces for our annual Elizabeth Ellett Challenge, pieces for our Pre...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...