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Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Explore the northern Waitematā Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board is encouraging residents to explore their blue backyard this summer.

31 Jan 2017

Fukuoka Friendship Garden to bloom again

The restored Fukuoka Friendship Garden is scheduled to open in autumn at its new location in Western Springs Lakeside Park.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Machine giants keep City Rail Link works on track

‘Valerie’ the tunnel boring machine and ‘Gomer’ the piling rig are making excellent progress on the CRL construction.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

Arts 31 Jan 2017

The Lighthouse nears completion

Details will be announced soon for a ceremony to celebrate the opening of Michael Parekowhai's artwork on Queens Wharf.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Events

05 Jul 2025

Poi Making Workshop by Kororia Witika

Discover the beauty of poi, reflect and craft something special for your whānau.

05 Jul 2025

Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata

An unforgettable tale of true love, passion and heartbreak.

05 Jul 2025

Tākaro at Silo Park

Bring your whānau and friends for story, play and creativity in Silo Park with creative facilitat...

05 Jul 2025

Te Waiora: Honouring Wai, Protecting Life In-pool Workshop

Experienced staff from Drowning Prevention Auckland will ensure you develop the skills and confid...

05 Jul 2025

Winter creative market

Come in out of the cold and check out the array of talented artists, makers and stallholders acro...

06 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch some of the large-scale kites on display.

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Omana Regional Park - Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

05 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Te Hopu a Māui i a te Rā / How Māui Slowed the Sun

Explore this retelling of the well-known Māori myth with our vibrant, giant-sized book, read in t...