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Kids / Family 2 Dec 2016

Learning through play

By asking questions and letting the children explore their interests, Howick Kauri Kids is leading the way in developing future Aucklanders.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Playground review: Cool climbing fun

Rope nets, a tipi climbing frame and a 'rocktapus' tyre swing make for a challenging play area at Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve in Glen Innes.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Young eco warriors awarded

A hard-working group of Year 9 students from Mission Heights Junior College have been awarded the 2016 Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Kids / Family 30 Nov 2016

Playground review: Colourful fun in Glendowie

Kids of all ages will be begging for another visit after playing at Roberta Reserve's bright and brilliant play area.

Business / Economy 29 Nov 2016

Pop-up garden transforms empty CBD lot

A pop-up garden with playground equipment is being built on the corner of Albert and Wellesley streets in Auckland’s CBD.

Kids / Family 29 Nov 2016

Sherwood Playground a hit with kids

Excited children and their parents joined the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for a celebration at the upgraded playground at Sherwood Reserve, Browns Bay.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Waterview BMX track and skate park opens

Hundreds of people poured into Waterview Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the official opening of the new BMX track and skate park.

Transport 29 Nov 2016

Sharp increase in Aucklanders using Ōtāhuhu Station

The number of passengers boarding trains at Ōtāhuhu has almost doubled since the opening of the new station.

Events

11 Dec 2023 - 21 Jan 2024

Raumati Reads : Kiwiana

Kiwiana aims to offer activities in Glenfield Library and at Glenfield Mall that support Kiwiana...

19 Aug 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Ōrewa Writers' Group

Meet up on the third Saturday of the month, with local writing and poetry enthusiasts. 

17 Jun 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Sustainable Market

A great, friendly place to shop, stay cool in summer, warm in winter and dry too -definitely a gr...

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

17 Dec 2023

Carols in the Park 2023

Bring your family and friends, a picnic, rugs, and chairs and enjoy a great evening together

17 Dec 2023

Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre

Join us for a sing-a-long of everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols.

05 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Art Club

You can share your progress, get feedback, or enjoy the space and time to create.

18 Dec 2023

Christmas Concert - Whangaparaoa Library

An invitation to the entire community to enjoy festive music performances by talented tamariki mu...