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Community 20 Jul 2016

Watch: snow delivery!

Henderson-Massey Local Board's annual Snow in the Park event in Massey's Royal Reserve was a great success this year and the biggest one yet, with more than 3,500 people attending.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Events

03 Dec 2023

Blockhouse Bay Village Summer Christmas Festival

Come and join us once again for our fantastic Christmas Festival. There is free entertainment for...

03 Dec 2023

Chilling in the Park

After the Santa Parade has finished, come back to Central Park in Opaheke Road for lots of family...

03 Dec 2023

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Embrace the festive season with merry melodies and Christmas favourites.

03 Dec 2023

December Home Gardening Guide by Ben

Join Ben, a member of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture(RNZIH) and garden specialis...

03 Dec 2023

Maker's Market at Pah Homestead

We are excited to return with the fourth annual Maker’s Market at Pah Homestead - just in time fo...

03 Dec 2023

Manukau Concert Band presents... A Christmas Concert

Join the bands for an afternoon of Christmas favourites, with lashings of sleigh bells that jingl...

03 Dec 2023

Music for Stars

Join us for an afternoon of classical music performed by talented high school and university stud...

03 Dec 2023

Papakura Rotary Santa Parade

Come along and see the Rotary Papakura Santa Parade and all the fabulous floats.