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Community 17 May 2018

Restoring Te Auaunga through kaitiakitanga

Achieving an awa where native aquatic life can flourish and people can swim in within one generation.

Community 16 May 2018

Finalists announced for Albert-Eden Business Awards 2018

Winners will be announced at a glittering gala ceremony at Eden Park on 22 May.

Transport 16 May 2018

Improved pedestrian safety at Rossgrove Terrace rail crossing

Automatic safety swing gates to keep pedestrians safe are now operating at Baldwin Avenue Station in Mt Albert.

Community 16 May 2018

Increased sports field capacity in Takapuna

A recently completed sports field at Barry’s Point Reserve will increase game and training times this winter.

Plans / Projects 15 May 2018

Local representatives welcome decision to retain Henderson civic building

Local representatives welcome decision to retain Henderson civic building.

Environment 15 May 2018

Browns Bay creek sees daylight

Eels and kōkopu will soon live a natural life at Sherwood Reserve’s Taiaotea Creek.

Environment 15 May 2018

Award-winning Franklin farmers show how it's done

Franklin Local Board Chair Angela Fulljames is applauding Awhitu Peninsula farmers Andrew and Liisa Hamilton for their big haul at the recent Balance Farm Environment Awards.

Cycling 14 May 2018

New warning lights to make Quay Street Cycleway safer

Smart studs on Quay Street will tell drivers when bike riders are approaching.

Events

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Experiment with texture, decoration and underglaze techniques to bring their ideas to life.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Wheel Mates

Discover the joy of working with clay and its many creative possibilities.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.