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Transport 1 Mar 2017

WATCH: AMETI Eastern Busway

The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway is a group of projects in south-east Auckland that will improve transport choices and connections in the area.

Transport 28 Feb 2017

Volcano-themed skate park opens in New Windsor

Auckland's volcanic heritage has inspired a new skate park opened in New Windsor over the weekend of 25-26 February. The park is part of the NZ Transport Agency's Waterview Connection project.

Cycling 27 Feb 2017

Pt England School celebrates new bikes and cycling track

Pt England School pupils riding 50 new bicycles celebrated the official opening of their 400m state-of-the-art bike track on Thursday 23 February.

Plans / Projects 25 Feb 2017

Westgate Town Park set to bloom in spring

Te Hauāuru, the new Westgate Town Park, is due to be completed by spring. Hawkins Construction has started work on the 1.1ha site, which is situated in the 24ha open space next to the Northwest Mall on the corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Community 24 Feb 2017

Upcycling at the Tip Stop Shop

Next time you visit Great Barrier Island don't forget to grab a bargain at the Aotea Community Upcycle Centre in Claris, affectionately known by locals as the Tip Stop Shop.

24 Feb 2017

Warkworth facilities set for upgrade

Construction of two new public toilets in Warkworth is due to start soon.

Dogs 24 Feb 2017

Help make our beaches fun for all

In response to recent dog-related issues reported at Takapuna Beach, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board wanted to remind people about the rules in place at our beaches and encourage consideration for other beach users.

Events

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

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 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

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

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

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