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Kids / Family 2 Dec 2016

Learning through play

By asking questions and letting the children explore their interests, Howick Kauri Kids is leading the way in developing future Aucklanders.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Playground review: Cool climbing fun

Rope nets, a tipi climbing frame and a 'rocktapus' tyre swing make for a challenging play area at Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve in Glen Innes.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Young eco warriors awarded

A hard-working group of Year 9 students from Mission Heights Junior College have been awarded the 2016 Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Kids / Family 30 Nov 2016

Playground review: Colourful fun in Glendowie

Kids of all ages will be begging for another visit after playing at Roberta Reserve's bright and brilliant play area.

Business / Economy 29 Nov 2016

Pop-up garden transforms empty CBD lot

A pop-up garden with playground equipment is being built on the corner of Albert and Wellesley streets in Auckland’s CBD.

Kids / Family 29 Nov 2016

Sherwood Playground a hit with kids

Excited children and their parents joined the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a celebration at the upgraded playground at Sherwood Reserve, Browns Bay.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Waterview BMX track and skate park opens

Hundreds of people poured into Waterview Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the official opening of the new BMX track and skate park.

Transport 29 Nov 2016

Sharp increase in Aucklanders using Ōtāhuhu Station

The number of passengers boarding trains at Ōtāhuhu has almost doubled since the opening of the new station.

Events

19 Oct 2023

DIY Worm Tower Composter Workshop

Learn how to use an in-situ DIY worm farm to directly feed your soil.

19 Oct 2023

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Symphonic Dances

The Symphonic Dances was the last music Rachmaninov wrote, and in many ways, it is a summation of...

19 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023

Ladies Night

New Zealand's sexiest and most successful comedy of all time is about to get its gear off again!

19 Oct 2023 - 02 Nov 2023

Learn to Crochet with Sharon & Jenny

Come along to this fun and engaging workshop where you will learn how to crochet.

19 Oct 2023 - 22 Nov 2023

Introduction to pest plants workshops

Join us at our FREE upcoming workshop at Orangihina Harbourview Park.

20 Oct 2023

Scam Alert Presentation

A presentation designed to educate you about a range of different scams and to empower you with t...

17 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group

Join this exciting free programme to discuss short stories and poetry.

21 Oct 2023

A Century of Brass - North Shore Brass

North Shore Brass has been a part of the fabric of music, entertainment, and education of the Nor...