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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.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Business / Economy 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Events

16 Dec 2023

Midtown Christmas Market

Midtown Christmas Market is brought to you by Auckland Council and supported by the city centre t...

16 Dec 2023

Re:generate Fashion Market - Takapuna

Re:generate Fashion and I Love Takapuna are kickstarting summer and bringing the re:generate Fash...

16 Dec 2023

The Real Love Musical - Free Screening Event

Bringing together Broadway and Hollywood, The Real Love is an original musical inspired by the ex...

16 Dec 2023 - 18 Jan 2024

Howick Library School Holiday Programme

Come and join our fun School Holiday Programme.

16 Dec 2023 - 24 Feb 2024

Landmarks for the landless

Landmarks for the landless examines the increasing presence of pouwhenua, symbolic boundary markers.

11 Dec 2023 - 21 Jan 2024

Raumati Reads : Kiwiana

Kiwiana aims to offer activities in Glenfield Library and at Glenfield Mall that support Kiwiana...

19 Aug 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Ōrewa Writers' Group

Meet up on the third Saturday of the month, with local writing and poetry enthusiasts. 

17 Jun 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Sustainable Market

A great, friendly place to shop, stay cool in summer, warm in winter and dry too -definitely a gr...