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Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2017

Explore: The Puhinui Stream Forest Trail

Enjoy a tranquil escape only 25 minutes' drive from the central city.

Beaches 5 Dec 2017

Free permits for driving on beaches

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.

Housing 5 Dec 2017

Wynyard Quarter welcomes its first residents

The first residents to call Wynyard Quarter home will begin moving in from today, marking a major milestone in the redevelopment of the waterfront location.

Environment 5 Dec 2017

Residents advised not to swim in Warkworth quarry lake

Residents are advised not to swim in the Warkworth quarry lake because of an algae bloom.

Housing 4 Dec 2017

First home completed at The Airfields, Hobsonville Point

The first of 102 homes has been completed at the Airfields, Hobsonville Point.

Sports / Leisure 4 Dec 2017

Ōtara's sporting stars honoured

A national champion weightlifting club has won the supreme award at the inaugural Ōtara Sports Awards.

Environment 4 Dec 2017

Committee considers Waitākere kauri options

Decision to be made on kauri management.

Cycling 1 Dec 2017

Nelson Street Cycleway Stage 2 is open

Bike riders are already enjoying stage two of the Nelson Street Cycleway, giving them a safe, direct route through the city centre to the viaduct.

Events

11 Jul 2026

Matariki Whakarewa manu - Kite Day

Mātakitaki mai! Watch the sky fill with giant kites and enjoy a fun filled day alongside whānau.

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Matariki Kōrero

A thought-provoking kōrero led by Etienne Neho and grounded in the kaupapa of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

11 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Nine Whetū

The Nine Whetū by Sara Moana (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) is a playful series illustrating each of the...

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

12 Jul 2026

Adults jewellery making workshop

Create your own meaningful taonga inspired by Matariki, reflecting on the past while crafting som...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.