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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

28 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Manukau

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a c...

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

23 Aug 2026

Child advocacy and rights - A lecture in Japanese

Let’s explore the importance of children expressing their feelings and how adults should respond...

23 Aug 2026

Crazy collage

Get creative with collage and have fun finding out who can make the most ridiculous piece of art.

23 Aug 2026

Learn to draw lush tulips

A drawing workshop highlighting the remarkable work and plant collection of the Wintergardens.

23 Aug 2026

We Read Auckland - Book Parade

Tamariki can celebrate what they have been reading and come along dressed as their favourite char...

23 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Where We Meet: Four Artists, Four Poets, Four Collaborations

An exhibition revealing the surprising spaces where poetry and visual art meet.

25 Aug 2026

Kaituhi Kōrerorero: Witi Ihimaera Smiler and Eugene Bingham

Join us for an evening of unmissable kōrero between two exceptional Māori writers and thinkers, W...