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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

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School Holidays in New Lynn Community Hub

Come along for school holiday fun.

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

September School Holiday Programme - Kupesi Printing

Dive into our newest exhibition, Always Song in the Water, with a free art activity book filled w...

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

September/October School Holidays at Stardome

Duration of planetarium show + Brain Play session is 90 minutes. 

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub - School Holiday Programme

Create your own adventures these school Holidays!

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters October School Holidays - Birkenhead Library

Have fun with exciting school holiday activities at Birkenhead Library.

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holidays at Onehunga Library

Pirate treasure map, escape room, crafts and more during school holiday.

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Youth Activation school holiday programme for 11 to 18 year olds

Join us for fun these holidays - book now! And its FREE! Ages 11-18.

25 Sep 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters! School Holidays at Te Manawa

Check out what Te Manawa has to offer, we've got plenty your tamariki will love!