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Development 5 Sep 2016

Virtual garage project opens in Auckland

Auckland is set to become a world leader in augmented and virtual reality development (AR/VR) thanks to the opening of the AR/VR Garage in Eden Terrace.

Arts 1 Sep 2016

Watch: Auckland's top teen singers

Irene Folau of Aorere College was judged the winner of the hotly contested solo vocal category at Friday night’s final of Stand Up, Stand Out 2016 (SUSO).

Playgrounds 30 Aug 2016

Revamped playground a hit with kids

Ōrākei Local Board has celebrated completion of its sixth playground upgrade this term.

30 Aug 2016

Ports working hard for Auckland

It’s been a successful year for Auckland Council-owned company Ports of Auckland.

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Transport 30 Aug 2016

New signs to warn overheight trucks at Penrose

An improved warning system has been installed on Auckland's Southern Motorway to reduce the number of high vehicles crashing into Penrose Bridge.

Community 28 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders - Marion's story

With the announcement that Auckland Council is going to redevelop housing for older Aucklanders, we meet some of the people who live in the villages.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

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10 Feb 2025 - 16 Sep 2025

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10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

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03 Feb 2025 - 10 Mar 2025

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03 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025

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03 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

Painting for Beginners

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03 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

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03 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

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Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

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