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Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Have your say 2 May 2018

Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections.

Beaches 2 May 2018

Turning the tide on Piha’s water quality

Auckland Council is undertaking inspections in Piha to address the human waste contamination of the lagoon.

Housing 30 Apr 2018

102 new state homes for Avondale

The site, at St George’s Road, will be developed for residential housing after an agreement was reached between Panuku Development Auckland and Housing New Zealand Corporation for the purchase of land.

Environment 30 Apr 2018

Recycle Shop renamed Tipping Point

Waitākere Transfer Station shop gets new moniker.

Transport 27 Apr 2018

Mill Road investment vital

Improvements to the Mill Road corridor are crucial for the growing community.

Transport 27 Apr 2018

It’s official: Penlink is coming this decade

We’ve done it! Penlink will be built within the next 10 years, says Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Chair Julia Parfitt.

Events

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...

10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Leys Institute Little Library's school holidays events

Enjoy fun times at these school holiday events.

10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Skill Samurai: Beginner Coding Workshop

Learn the basics in a fun, hands-on way.

13 Mar 2026 - 08 May 2026

Travelling Zine Room

Borrow zines for free with a library card or simply browse through a curated selection or try yo...

13 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Harakeke Weaving - Te Atatū Peninsula

Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun Harakeke Weaving roopu (group)! Joi...