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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

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Experiment with texture, decoration and underglaze techniques to bring their ideas to life.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Wheel Mates

Discover the joy of working with clay and its many creative possibilities.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.