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Arts 8 Nov 2016

Students bring art to the city

Students from the Elam School of Fine Arts have joined forces with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and Panuku Development to hold an exhibition in one of the buildings closed to make way for the City Rail Link.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Sculpture to grace waterfront theatre

ASB Waterfront Theatre has commissioned New Zealand sculptor Professor Robert Jahnke to create a pou for its yard.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Lightpath features in photography competition

The Lightpath, Auckland’s magnificent pink cycleway, features twice in the finals of this year’s New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2016

Western Park in fine form for summer

Developments to Western Park are almost complete, and inner-city residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the upgraded park in time for summer.

Kids / Family 8 Nov 2016

Playground review: Ship-shape for all ages

This week we visit a playground that really gets into the seaside theme with a proud waka as its centrepiece.

Arts 7 Nov 2016

Māori legend to line wall of Waterview Tunnel

Huge artworks on concrete panels, telling the story of lovers Hinemairangi and Tamaireia, are being installed on the left-hand side of the northbound lanes into the tunnel.

7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

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