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Community 26 Mar 2018

Marae on North Shore another step closer

“Māori in Beach Haven have longed for a space like this for many years now,” says Kaipātiki Local Board Chair John Gillon.

Environment 26 Mar 2018

Making our parks spray free

Alternative methods are needed to replace agrichemical plant control in parks.

Environment 21 Mar 2018

Dutch elm disease found at Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson

Around 18 elm trees have become infected with Dutch elm disease and are being removed.

Beaches 21 Mar 2018

Revised plan to manage erosion at Cockle Bay

Residents have provided their input on the plan to repair erosion damage at Cockle Bay.

Arts 19 Mar 2018

Beauty and the battery

Work by Erin Forsyth wraps around battery powering Auckland Harbour Bridge lights.

Environment 16 Mar 2018

Henderson carparks go global in sustainable design initiative

Two west Auckland carparks are getting global attention in a competition to transform urban sites.

Pest Free 15 Mar 2018

Howick continues battle against weeds

Are moth plant and rhamnus weed out of control in your backyard?

Arts 14 Mar 2018

Information hub lets visitors build unique walking experiences

An innovative digital portal will allow visitors to design their own walking tours of the central city.

Events

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

09 May 2026

NZTrio: Dreamscape

Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...