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Cycling 1 Nov 2016

New pedestrian and cycle bridge for Matakana

The Matakana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is now complete. The 52m bridge on Leigh Road provides safe and convenient access to the Matakana Village area.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

What the future holds for Howick

What could Howick Village look like in 30 years? That’s the focus of a new plan being developed by Auckland Council.

Playgrounds 26 Oct 2016

Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem

A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.

Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Events

16 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025

Tamariki Time at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

10 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025

Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Step into a world ruled by dinosaurs at Dinosaurs of Patagonia, a jaw-dropping exhibition that br...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

10 Aug 2024 - 23 Feb 2025

Modern Women: Flight of Time

This exhibition highlights the leading role women artists have played in shaping the development...

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

04 Feb 2024 - 15 Feb 2025

Auckland Shakespeare in the park

Join us for a magical summer of theatre as Shakespeare in the Park brings the Bard’s timeless sto...

09 Feb 2025

Come fly a kite

This FREE event features children's entertainment, face painting, games, food trucks and of cours...