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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

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

12 Apr 2026

Beeswax wraps workshop

Join Amanda, for a Love Food Hate Waste adults' workshop at Ranui Library and get tips and tricks...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Easter creatures and monster mug mayhem

Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays!

14 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

The Worm

A little worm goes on an epic adventure! Can one tiny worm wriggle his way past dastardly critter...

15 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Monster movies workshop

Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...