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Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Events

24 Mar 2023 - 25 Mar 2023

Night Flight – EcoFest

This performance is a walking adventure at night on uneven and steep (ish) terrain (bush tracks).

24 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Korean Culture In Auckland

There will be performances from K-Pop artists, food stalls, a Kimchi exhibition with chef shows, and everything about alcohol, the cities, and the beauty of Korea.

24 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

Sham, by Jess Sayer

Jess Sayer is a multi-award winning playwright and actress.

24 Mar 2023 - 14 Apr 2023

Kai Conscious Cafe – EcoFest

Come and enjoy the deliciousness created by our experienced chefs and food enthusiasts.

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Earth Beat Festival 2023

Earth Beat Festival is the place where you play, learn, revitalise make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

MY YEAR WITH LORRAINE

Kate and Lorraine both have difficult home lives, but they find support in each other.

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

The Unruly Tourists

This witty, irreverent, and caustically observed work will spark conversation and debate long after the curtain goes down.

21 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

Vector Lights for World of Cultures

Head to the Vector Lights show and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.