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Environment 21 Jun 2018

North Shore tree tests free of kauri dieback

Tests on a kauri tree in Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore have shown that it does not have kauri dieback disease.

Environment 21 Jun 2018

Auckland Zoo Director appointed

Regional Facilities Auckland has appointed Kevin Buley as the new Director of Auckland Zoo.

City Rail Link 21 Jun 2018

How Auckland could look after the City Rail Link is built

The CRL project has identified about 200,000sqm of development potential after construction is completed.

Waste 21 Jun 2018

New service connects keen composters with scrap savers

Compost Collective's new initiative Sharewaste helps keep food waste out of landfill, as well as giving composters access to more goodness to go back into their gardens.

Environment 21 Jun 2018

Sobering state of the Hauraki Gulf

The Hauraki Gulf Forum has released the triennial State of our Gulf 2017 report.

Transport 21 Jun 2018

New images released for CRL stations

City Rail Link has released new concept images for the stations.

Playgrounds 21 Jun 2018

New playground a hit in Weymouth

Kids can run, jump, climb, dig and enjoy water play at a new playground in the Manurewa suburb of Weymouth.

Transport 20 Jun 2018

Franklin Local Board boosts child safety

Franklin Local Board got together with AT to buy child restraints for families in the Franklin area.

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10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.