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Dogs 4 Mar 2016

Bichon boy needs a home

Meet Finnick, a loveable two-year-old Bichon male looking for a forever home.

Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

Community 4 Mar 2016

"Wild Play" encouraged

“Wild Thing” founder David Bond promotes wild play at Barry Curtis Park on 12 March to celebrate Parks Week.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for people’.

Events

07 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Waiheke Homes "Waiheke Jazz Festival"

Featuring a huge range of entertainment from Hello Sailor, Space Waltz, White Chapel Jak, Nairobi trio, Midge Marsden, and so many more.

07 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023

MEGALAND - Returns for Easter!

Experience this epic 300 meter long course with 43 challenging obstacles.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Eco Warriors: School holiday programme at Auckland Council Libraries

Plant the seeds for change and discover ways to create, craft, and contribute to protecting our planet!

07 Oct 2022 - 07 Apr 2023

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

A tasty selection of Auckland’s best street food, music and entertainment.

08 Apr 2023

Dodgy Weeds and What to do with them - EcoFest

Learn all about dodgy weeds and what to do with them, including how they get into pristine sites and spot them when small, with our helpful booklets from Ecomatters.

08 Apr 2023

Free Multi-sensory Walk the Talk

Immerse yourself and your whānau into the world of interactive storytelling, with nature being the leading guide on the journey.

08 Apr 2023

Grow Your Own Greens - Love Food Hate Waste workshop

The event will provide tips and tricks on how to grow green vegetables in gardens or containers and cook and preserve fresh harvests.

08 Apr 2023

Grow your Own Greens Workshop-Love Food Hate Waste – EcoFest

The event will provide tips and tricks on how to grow green vegetables in gardens or containers, as well as how to cook and preserve fresh harvests.