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Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Events

08 Mar 2025

Press moulding / Ceramic fruit

We'll be pressing clay into moulds to pick up the surface textures and shape of the fruit/veg.

08 Mar 2025

Summer Serenade - Jazz in the Garden

Bring friends, a picnic, wine, seating, rugs and a torch.

08 Mar 2025 - 09 Mar 2025

Bricks in Space!

For one weekend only, head to Stardome to discover an incredible array of spaceships, interplanet...

08 Mar 2025 - 09 Mar 2025

Pasifika Festival

Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs Park for a celebration of all things Pacific on Satu...

15 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Writing Our Herstories

We invite you to take part in a special exploration of women’s stories and the powerful legacies...

13 Feb 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Become a part of our dedicated volunteer group, meeting monthly to help regenerate Northcote’s ne...

11 Jan 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

North Shore Signers Club

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet the NZSL community!

09 Mar 2025

Doc Edge Film of the month

The film follows the underdog athletes’ journey to the World Championships and reveals what it’s...