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Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region

The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Events

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

MY YEAR WITH LORRAINE

Kate and Lorraine both have difficult home lives, but they find support in each other.

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

The Unruly Tourists

This witty, irreverent, and caustically observed work will spark conversation and debate long after the curtain goes down.

21 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

Vector Lights for World of Cultures

Head to the Vector Lights show and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Architectural wonders with cultural significance - an online quiz

Test your knowledge of the world's most significant architectural wonders.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Community hub activities: Central City Library

There will be performances and workshops for the whole family from the Pacific Islands, Europe and Asia.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Connect with migrants: Celebrate the cultures of our community

Drop in and have a chat to ARCC community support workers.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Online World Food Culture Quiz

Try this online world food culture quiz to test your knowledge.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

World Culture Crossword - Online

It's a great way to broaden your understanding of the world and have fun simultaneously!