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Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Transport 29 May 2017

Vector and Auckland Council to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will soon be covered in coloured lights as part of the multi-million dollar energy-efficiency partnership between Vector and Auckland Council.

Community 29 May 2017

Solution for New Lynn's culvert on its way

A plan to replace New Lynn's Rewarewa Creek culvert, under Great North Road, has been agreed.

Community 24 May 2017

Albany community hub to open in July

A $1.2 million community hub in the Albany Domain is set to open in July.

Educational 24 May 2017

Fish return to Great Barrier waterway after 30 years

About 19km of isolated stream habitat on Aotea Great Barrier Island is accessible to native fish for the first time in three decades, thanks to local residents and public agencies.

Cultural 24 May 2017

Explore the Ōtuataua Stonefields

The Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve is an internationally significant heritage landscape and an important archaeological site near Māngere.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Events

23 May 2024

Ranger guided walk - Dingle Del, St Helliers

Learn about the fascinating native flora and fauna that live in the forest and stream and importa...

23 May 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet

Stunning Norwegian trumpet phenomenon Tine Thing Helseth joins the Auckland Philharmonia for the...

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Eternally Temporary

Eternally Temporary brings together ten landscape paintings selected from the Kelliher Arts Trust...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Justene Williams: Making do rhymes with poo

Making do rhymes with poo is a major new multimedia installation with video and live performance...

24 Feb 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Dough and Play

Have fun with dough modelling, creative art and quality time for your whole family.

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...