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Environment 28 Jun 2016

Planting helps bring Ōtara Creek back to life

A community planting day has added 2000 native plants to the Ōtara Creek Reserve as part of ongoing environmental restoration to the area.

Business / Economy 28 Jun 2016

100,000 native plants for waterway development

An innovative new partnership between Auckland Council, Te Whāngai Trust and Wesley Intermediate School which will see the creation of a native nursery was launched with a pōwhiri and hui this week.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

Parks / Outdoors 17 Jun 2016

Birkenhead’s new BMX Pump Track

Last Sunday, Kaipatiki Local Board celebrated the opening its new BMX pump track at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Events

30 May 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Ponsonby Playgroup

Join the playgroup led by the Coordinator, Genevieve, who creates different fun activities for th...

16 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

English as a second language classes

Join friendly beginner sessions to build your confidence in English

02 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers for some active movement.

11 Apr 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

The Shamrocks - Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to come along and join this engaging monthly focus group.

07 Feb 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Textile Tuesday at Avondale Library

Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and stitching, or just sit back and enjoy browsing our vast c...

07 Feb 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme - Kori me te ruri

Active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under.

11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ: Online Author Event with Charity Norman

Join Auckland Libraries online via Zoom to hear bestselling author Charity Norman discussing her...

11 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood

This is the NZ premiere of The Welkin, directed by Matthew Diesch and featuring a talented cast o...