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Beaches 8 May 2018

Tapapakanga Regional Park recognised again

Tapapakanga has picked up the prestigious Green Flag award for the third time.

Food / Drink 7 May 2018

Fabulous things about Franklin

Find out what Franklin Local Board members love about the region in this new monthly series.

Environment 7 May 2018

Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.

Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Have your say 2 May 2018

Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections.

Beaches 2 May 2018

Turning the tide on Piha’s water quality

Auckland Council is undertaking inspections in Piha to address the human waste contamination of the lagoon.

Housing 30 Apr 2018

102 new state homes for Avondale

The site, at St George’s Road, will be developed for residential housing after an agreement was reached between Panuku Development Auckland and Housing New Zealand Corporation for the purchase of land.

Events

15 Jul 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki

Come along for storytelling from different cultures, performances, workshops and kai.

15 Jul 2026

Matariki Memories

Tamariki will create a magical artwork - a small constellation of their own past, present and pos...

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail

You are invited to walk a luminous light trail inspired by the nine stars of Matariki, featuring...

16 Jul 2026

Matariki Silent Disco

Expect glowing lights, shared laughter and a dance floor that brings the community together under...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

More cheer in Beethoven’s lithe Second Symphony, with its generous slow movement and breathless f...

16 Jul 2026

Pakeke Harakeke Weaving

Guided by an experienced weaver, you will learn weaving techniques and create your own piece to t...

16 Jul 2026

Toi art carving workshop

Celebrate Matariki through learning, creativity and connection, with an interactive experience th...