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Cycling 1 Dec 2017

Nelson Street Cycleway Stage 2 is open

Bike riders are already enjoying stage two of the Nelson Street Cycleway, giving them a safe, direct route through the city centre to the viaduct.

Food / Drink 1 Dec 2017

The Kitchen Project launches

Emerging food entrepreneurs in west Auckland can now apply for The Kitchen Project, a local initiative that offers affordable kitchen space for product development as well as a mentoring programme.

Arts 1 Dec 2017

Top creative talent take up residency at Studio One Toi Tū

Studio One Toi Tū has announced the five recipients of their 2017/2018 Creative Studio Residency.

Community 1 Dec 2017

What I love about . . . Centennial Park

OurAuckland talks to Richard Hursthouse, who chairs Forest and Bird, North Shore and the Centennial Park Bush Society.

Community 30 Nov 2017

Commission decides no change for Auckland

North Rodney and Waiheke Island will remain part of Auckland Council after the Local Government Commission decided against proposals for separate unitary councils.

Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 30 Nov 2017

An app to report myrtle rust

Smartphone app for spotting and reporting myrtle rust.

Events

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

16 Dec 2025

Tea & Topics - Beat the heart attack before it starts

Learn how to reduce the risk at any age.

16 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Raumati Reads Puzzle Day

Try some of our puzzles, brain teasers and jigsaws or create your own and challenge your friends.

16 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Avondale Library Summer School Holidays

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

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.