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Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Forty-five thousand new riders in Auckland last year

Auckland is experiencing a biking boom with a report released by Auckland Transport showing big numbers taking to two wheels over the past year.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Māori design enhances Waterview Shared Path bridge

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Food / Drink 23 Jun 2017

New Lynn night markets come to an end

The New Lynn Night Markets will come to an end this month after three years.

22 Jun 2017

A plan for Howick village

Preserving the character that is Howick Village’s point of difference and improving links to local attractions are among key actions outlined in the new Howick Village Centre Plan.

Pools 21 Jun 2017

The uncertain future of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre

Since 1996 Mt Albert residents have had access to the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre – but it could be gone for good in a few years.

Events

12 Jan 2026

Clay Art Workshop

Bring your favourite dragon characters to life in a fun, hands-on session perfect for young artists.

12 Jan 2026

Kids craft: summer seaside paper plate

Join us for a kids craft,, cheerful seaside scenes on paper plates this summer!

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...

12 Jan 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

Travelling Pump Track

Bring your bikes, scooters and skateboards and get ready to zoom around the new modular pump track!

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

13 Jan 2026

Hands Alive Puppet Theatre

Come join us at Howick Library for an amazing afternoon of puppet shows & puppet workshops!

13 Jan 2026

Slimy Science

Get messy with Flash Bang Science in this hands on interactive workshop investigating the propert...

13 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026

Ramati Reads Hat Craft

Turn your love of reading into a wearable hat design.