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Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Events

17 Jan 2025

Cyanotype workshop for adults

This is a one-hour session at Auckland Botanic Gardens for adults to experience Cyanotype.

17 Jan 2025

Cyanotype workshop for kids

Discover the amazing process of Cyanotype - an old photographic process first discovered in 1842.

17 Jan 2025

Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies such as Studio Ghibli’s "The Boy and the Heron" and fun a...

17 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025

Vector Lights for SailGP 2025

Watch the action during the day and see the 90,000 LEDs’ illuminate at night with our Moana Auckl...

17 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Leys Institute School Holiday Programme

Come along for fun activities at the Library.

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

Colours of the Forest

Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focus...

13 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Maritime Museum January School Holiday Programme

Embark on an epic Antarctic adventure at the museum these holidays!