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Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

Green light for Albany projects

Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits.

Cultural 15 Aug 2016

Surprises from the depths of St James

It wasn’t as salubrious a part of Auckland as it is today; it would have been pretty rough

Community 10 Aug 2016

Volcanic-themed skate park for New Windsor

Construction of the skate park in Valonia Reserve will start at the end of the month.

Sports / Leisure 5 Aug 2016

West Wave supports Olympic diver Elizabeth Cui

Early morning starts at West Wave Pools and Leisure Centre didn’t deter Olympic diver Elizabeth Cui from following her dream.

Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Community 3 Aug 2016

Supporting business in Swanson

Swanson will soon see a large increase in population thanks to several new housing developments.

Community 3 Aug 2016

Opening up Newmarket's Teed Street

Teed Street will receive an urban design upgrade, as part of the wider Newmarket Laneways Streetscape Improvement Project.

Cycling 2 Aug 2016

New cycleway planned for westies

A new cycleway will cut travel time for people cycling into the city centre from west Auckland.

Events

05 Apr 2025

World of waacking battles - Express your culture

Celebrate and elevate Waacking - a vibrant dance form with deep roots in LGBTQIA+ and POC communi...

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

Go Green Expo

New Zealand’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 May 2025

Harvest & feast: Microgreens & salad growing workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Living tai chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...

06 Apr 2025

Spanish Guitar & Misa Tango NZ Premiere

In the first half of the concert, internationally renowned classical guitarist Barkin Sertkaya pe...

06 Apr 2025

Textiles re-imagined

Join us as we give discarded fabric scraps a new life.

12 Apr 2025

Chinese tea culture course

Explore the flavours of Oolong tea and master the brewing techniques.