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Environment 3 May 2016

Seagull rescue comes off without a hitch

It was a quiet day. Kim Clarke, a swimming pool inspector with the Building Control department, was going about her usual work day when she got the call.

Development 2 May 2016

Franklin Road set for makeover

Auckland Transport has released preliminary designs for the upgrade of Franklin Road.

Transport 29 Apr 2016

Simpler and more frequent bus network for North Shore

North Shore residents can look forward to a simpler, better connected, and more frequent bus network which reflects the community’s needs, as the final decisions on the New Network for the North Shore were released today.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Arkles Bay fishing permitted over winter

The summer-long ban on set netting at Arkles Bay will be lifted at midnight on Easter Monday.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Events

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

16 Jan 2025

Art and Feminism | A personal and political journey

Join us for a talk from art historian and curator Liz Eastmond on the arts and feminism in conjun...

16 Jan 2025

Field notes: Exploring sculptures together

Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop blending creativity and nature.

16 Jan 2025

Guided nature walk - Omaha Beach Reserve

Learn about the biodiversity of this unique coastal ecosystem and what people can do to help prot...

16 Jan 2025 - 06 Mar 2025

Zoo Lates

Visit after work with mates and whānau, make it a date or just enjoy a stroll through the beautif...

13 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Toi Tamariki: Children's Community Art initiative

This is an initiative to reengage children in activities that can assist with the transition back...

12 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us for some fun summer events and activities at Whangaparāoa Library these school holidays.

09 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Leaves of Te Wānanga

This free, drop-in activity invites families of all ages to connect with the environment.