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Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Transport 5 Feb 2018

Big CRL rig ends her construction journey

The bright red 90 tonne piling rig named Sandrine that has been working around Britomart Transport Centre has just finished her journey.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Developer sentenced to jail for 'brutal' damage to protected native trees

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop.

Plans / Projects 26 Jan 2018

Focus on Auckland's growth: Drury

A look at Auckland Council's plans to make Drury a vibrant and accessible community.

Environment 25 Jan 2018

'Look after it, or lose it' – Kauri disease spreading fast in Waitākere Ranges

Take urgent action in the Waitākere Ranges or risk losing kauri from our forests altogether, report says.

Environment 24 Jan 2018

Auckland's seabird hotspots

Step out to a feathered adventure on our doorstep.

Housing 23 Jan 2018

Council blitz on negligent building sites

Auckland Council has taken action against widespread compliance issues at a large development in east Auckland.

Cycling 22 Jan 2018

Life in the Bike Lane – Danubia Paim

Danubia Paim regularly rides from the city centre to Mission Bay to meet friends, via Tamaki Drive.

Events

18 Jan 2026

Music in Parks - Windmill Park

Music in Parks returns to Windmill Park with soulful, folk-pop.

18 Jan 2026 - 08 Feb 2026

Kintsugi Workshops

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new workshop, suitable for all le...

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

16 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Avondale Library Summer School Holidays

Unleash your imagination this summer with festive makes, quests, art, science and more.

07 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Northcote Library

Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

19 Jan 2026

Author Talk: Weng Wai Chan

Join author Weng Wai Chan for an interactive session on her award-winning children’s book Lizard’...