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Environment 21 Mar 2017

Help keep Hunua Ranges safe for newest residents

Six kiwi from the Coromandel will make the Hunua Ranges their new home from 31 March.

Walkways 16 Mar 2017

Drone footage reveals flooding damage in New Lynn

A drone was sent in to inspect after a New Lynn culvert collapsed after heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Community 14 Mar 2017

Solar robot race launches energy efficiency project in Papakura

The Energy Efficient Communities Project, a partnership between Entrust, Auckland Council and Vector, will deliver free hot water heat control units, up to 15,000 LED lightbulbs, and energy advice to homeowners in Papakura and Takanini.

Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 7 Mar 2017

WATCH: Warkworth Western Collector time-lapse

Watch this time-lapse to see how work on the Warkworth western collector progressed over the past year.

Transport 7 Mar 2017

Sandringham set for new cycleway

The $1 million project is being delivered by Auckland Transport (AT) and the Puketāpapa Local Board, delivering on local community aspirations and the Board’s Puketāpapa Greenways Plan.

Kids / Family 6 Mar 2017

New childcare centre opens in Stanmore Bay

A new Kauri Kids childcare centre offering quality early childhood education and care opens tomorrow at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre.

Transport 6 Mar 2017

Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvements project begins

Auckland Transport (AT) and the Waitematā Local Board are making improvements at eight intersections along Ponsonby Road to make the area more attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

Events

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

Kids Music in Parks - Auckland Botanic Gardens

Family fun at Auckland Botanic Gardens with Anika Moa, Claudia Gunn.

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

02 Feb 2026

Pirates of the Library: The Search for Sunken Treasure!

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for adventure at Parnell Library in our pirate-themed scavenger hunt.

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

04 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026

Prenatal Yoga in Meadowbank

Join supportive prenatal yoga classes designed to help you feel strong, calm, and connected.