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Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

TXT2DESEX keeping the Kelston community safe

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team and the NZ Police recently collaborated to try and reduce dog attacks in the Kelston community.

Community 5 Jul 2017

Old Papatoetoe revitalisation gets go-ahead

The city’s redevelopment agency, Panuku Development Auckland, outlined the key moves needed to achieve the vision for a revitalised town centre that becomes a place for people and enterprise to thrive.

Mayor 4 Jul 2017

Mayor Phil Goff at the Big Sleepout

This Thursday, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will be sleeping rough with more than a hundred business and community leaders to fundraise to help end homelessness in Auckland.

Environment 4 Jul 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Craig Olsen

Craig Olsen was highly recommended in the Influencer category at the 2017 Auckland Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Volunteer Awards.

Cycling 4 Jul 2017

Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour now 30km/hr

All of the streets in the area will be reduced to 30km/hr except Hamer Street and Brigham Street which will remain at 50km/hr.

Arts 3 Jul 2017

Thanks for your feedback!

Consultation on Auckland Council’s 21 draft local board plans closed on Friday 30 June, and community feedback will now be taken into account before the plans are finalised.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Birkenhead skate park

A new skate park is under construction in Birkenhead’s War Memorial Park.

Events

25 Jul 2023 - 23 Apr 2024

Monthly meeting of Auckland City branch NZ Society of Genealogists

Come along and listen to our speakers and share and learn more about family history and genealogy.

18 Apr 2023 - 25 Jun 2024

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

The high-energy classes will make you fit and feel great.

24 Apr 2024

A Whole World of Whales with Project Jonah @ Pakuranga Library

Come along to this FREE presentation by Project Jonah and find out about the amazing marine mamma...

24 Apr 2024

Minion Madness

Leys is celebrating with a Minion themed morning of robotics, a scavenger hunt and more.

24 Apr 2024

Movie time with popcorn

A shy adolescent learns that she comes from a fabled royal family of legendary sea krakens.

24 Apr 2024

School Holidays in the Square - Pukekohe

A FREE day of games, activities, and entertainment that your whole family will enjoy

15 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024

Escape Room - Submarine Survival

Come along in a mission to save your crew and submarine after an attack from a giant squid.

27 Mar 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Sci-fi at Stardome 2024

Sci-Fi at Stardome is back for 2024! Running from 27 March - 11 November Back by popular demand,...