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Community 9 Apr 2018

Kaipātiki Photo Competition winners announced

Keen local photo-snappers entered an annual photo competition in February and March hosted by the Beach Haven Birkdale Resident’s Association.

9 Apr 2018

What's popping in south Auckland?

Locals and business owners are buzzing in Māngere Bridge with the recent installation of Pop Marbles in their village.

Sports / Leisure 6 Apr 2018

Netball returns to Mt Eden

The netball courts at Windmill Road have been renewed and opened.

Transport 5 Apr 2018

Manukau bus station opens 7 April

Community celebration marks south Auckland transport milestone.

Waste 4 Apr 2018

Papakura retirement village takes up food waste collection

Auckland Council’s new food waste collection has recently rolled out across the former Papakura Council area.

Cultural 3 Apr 2018

Maritime Museum charts new course with RFA

New Zealand Maritime Museum has joined Regional Facilities Auckland.

Housing 3 Apr 2018

Holistic approach to working with Māngere's homeless

"Our goal is to make the shopping centres a great place to come and visit, while also seeing what help can be provided to those who are homeless or begging.”

Cultural 29 Mar 2018

Domain memorial plans reach resource consent

Plans for a new memorial at Auckland Domain have reached the resource consent stage.

Events

11 Oct 2026

Afternoon tea: Modern day importance

Enjoy a display celebrating a collection of hand‑embroidered tablecloths and fine teacups, alongs...

11 Oct 2026

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee.

11 Oct 2026

Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele

Join the Passchendaele Society to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the fateful Battle of Pass...

11 Oct 2026

From Earthy Cradle to Chip Pottle

Join author and historian Matt Elliott as he serves up this 'punnet of history' on the North Shor...

11 Oct 2026

Great Kiwi Brands

Phil Sai-Louie presents a thought-provoking talk diving into some of the brands which contribute...

11 Oct 2026

Live Day - Patogomania! The Victorian ice cream craze

Come along for a delicious glimpse into the tastes and experiences of the past!

11 Oct 2026

The valley that fed a city

You are invited to walk the new Clevedon Village Heritage Trail, a self-guided walk connecting 19...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...