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Cycling 13 Feb 2018

Ōrākei Local Board takes on Auckland cycle challenge

Local board members have signed up to February’s Auckland Bike Challenge.

Community 12 Feb 2018

Being local and buying local in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board has funded an initiative on creating quick and healthy meals from fresh and affordable local ingredients.

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.

Events

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

09 May 2026

NZTrio: Dreamscape

Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...