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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Business / Economy 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Events

01 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023

Composting Course

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems.

01 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Street Art Bike Challenge

Get ready for some especially colourful cycle rides around Tāmaki Makaurau’s highways, byways and...

27 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Pirate Popsicle and the Bubble Dragon

Pirate Popsicle has big dreams to become the most fearsome pirate to ever sail the seven seas.

27 Sep 2023 - 11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ online book club: Charity Norman's 'Remember Me'

Join thousands of other readers across the country in New Zealand’s biggest online book club.

27 Sep 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Digital Seniors Hub: Drop-In

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to the session and learn at your own pace.

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Spring School Holiday Programme

There are classes in clay, polymer coloured clay, mixed media, craft, painting, printing, mosaics...

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Titirangi Library School Holiday Programme

Come along and enjoy the school holiday activities.

26 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Free Family Fun at Mt Roskill Library

Meet and Greet the Biosecurity Dogs, Treasured Taonga, Movie and more