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Cycling 20 Jun 2017

West Auckland kids claim Guinness World Record

1799 mostly school children and teachers claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle at Glen Eden Intermediate this afternoon.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Environment 3 May 2017

Long-tailed bats spotted in Henderson

Long-tailed bats have been spotted in Henderson for the first time in about 15 years.

Housing 2 May 2017

Henderson to flourish as revitalised urban eco centre

The future of Henderson in west Auckland took an important step forward on 2 May with Auckland Council’s Planning Committee approving an overall plan to unlock its potential.

Community 24 Apr 2017

Meet Waste Champion Green Jon

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre project manager Jon Morgan, known better as 'Green Jon', is keen to see local consumers become zero-waste champions.

Walkways 10 Apr 2017

Tread carefully to keep our kauri standing

If you're out exploring Waitākere Ranges Regional Park this Easter and school holidays, please remember to use footwear cleaning stations to help protect our precious forest giants from kauri dieback disease.

Environment 21 Mar 2017

Help keep Hunua Ranges safe for newest residents

Six kiwi from the Coromandel will make the Hunua Ranges their new home from 31 March.

Plans / Projects 25 Feb 2017

Westgate Town Park set to bloom in spring

Te Hauāuru, the new Westgate Town Park, is due to be completed by spring. Hawkins Construction has started work on the 1.1ha site, which is situated in the 24ha open space next to the Northwest Mall on the corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive.

Events

03 Oct 2024

Morris Dancing Workshop

Learn about traditions such as wassailing, watch live Morris dancing and hear about its origins –...

04 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays is a monthly hyper local food truck event for the community, by the c...

05 Oct 2024

Dogs and Ferrets An Interactive Workshop and Presentation

Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner...

05 Oct 2024

Five Generations of Courageous Corban Women

Enjoy a Lebanese inspired afternoon tea while fourth generation Corban, Sharon Alexander provides...

05 Oct 2024

Researching Convict Ancestry

Learn about Auckland Library resources for finding the black sheep of the family.

12 Oct 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Gurudwara Sahib Ji

At this event hosted by the Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC), the Sikh community introduces so...

12 Oct 2024

Whau Ailao Afi Fair – A Cultural Heritage Showcase

Join us on this day where arts and crafts, food, dance, and music performances are on offer.

12 Oct 2024

Written in the Land

A mark-making workshop led by artist Benjamin Work.