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Parks / Outdoors 15 Dec 2015

Oprah loves Tāmaki Makaurau

Internationally renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey has taken a moment to relax in some of Auckland’s most beautiful parklands.

Arts 15 Dec 2015

Sculptor of the Week – Marte Szirmay

Auckland-based artist Marte Szirmay’s sculpture, Seek, is an acquisition award winner, for the permanent collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Macleans College students win environment award

Howick Local Board, in association with the council's Local Parks South, applaud the Maclean’s College Enviro Group for being the overall winner of the Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Events

14 May 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Ambury Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

10 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Chess Club for Kids at Pakuranga Library

Come and meet other young chess enthusiasts.

05 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Art Club

You can share your progress, get feedback, or enjoy the space and time to create.

18 Sep 2022 - 18 Jun 2023

Kaukapakapa Village Market

A great morning out for the family with live music and a tempting selection of stalls.

19 Jun 2023

Scam Alert Workshop

Learn about scam, who can be scammed, the ways you can be scammed and how to protect yourself.

19 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

Traditional Māori Medicine: Rongoā Māori with Ngahere

These workshops will focus on customary Māori treatments and practices to restore our health and wellbeing.

27 Feb 2023 - 02 Oct 2023

CREATIVE TALKS 2023

The event is free, with tea and coffee provided.

20 Jun 2023

New Residents Pot Luck Pub Quiz

A fabulous winter warm-up with delicious dishes, fun activities and on the spot prizes.