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Community 24 Mar 2017

Planning the Manukau of the future

Plans to transform central Manukau are starting to paint a picture of what the heart of the south might look like in 2040.

Beaches 24 Mar 2017

Stunning hidden bay on North Shore now open to public

Aucklanders now have access to a beautiful and largely unknown bay on Auckland’s North Shore.

Arts 22 Mar 2017

A gem of the west: Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum

In 2015, Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clayworks Museum opened in New Lynn to showcase west Auckland's ceramics history.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

St Lukes cycling improvements get underway

Work is starting on improvements to the St Lukes Road cycle lanes, which will give cyclists heading to and from the Northwestern cycleway an added layer of protection.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

How soon to build Penlink?

Hibiscus Coast residents are keen to see Penlink built as soon as possible to ease congestion on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Hibiscus Coast Highway and the surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 22 Mar 2017

Double-deckers hit the road in Kaipātiki

In response to surging public transport demand, Auckland Transport has increased peak time bus services in several areas, including Kaipātiki.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Playgrounds 21 Mar 2017

Back to the future at Milford Reserve Playground

A new playground soon to be built at Milford Reserve may bring back memories for some residents of Milford and Castor Bay.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Chinese Cultural Club

Presentations, Singing, Recitation, Chess & Table Tennis.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge hour

Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.

01 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi @ Waititi 2026

Join us at Parrs Park for a free whānau celebration filled with culture, community, and epic live...

06 Feb 2026

Waitangi ki Manukau 2026

Gather at the Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.