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Community 20 Jul 2016

Watch: snow delivery!

Henderson-Massey Local Board's annual Snow in the Park event in Massey's Royal Reserve was a great success this year and the biggest one yet, with more than 3,500 people attending.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

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.

Events

19 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2024

Summer School Tutor Showcase Pop-up

Presenting a exciting and eclectic mix of mediums and practices, this pop-up exhibition showcases...

20 Jan 2024

Music in Parks Milford

Milford Beach will groove! Come to a new site for Music in Parks – on the sand's edge with intern...

20 Jan 2024 - 17 Feb 2024

Auckland Shakespeare in the Park 2024

A fantastical comedy with a multi-layered examination of love and its vagaries.

21 Jan 2024

Music in Parks Snells Beach

Come enjoy the fantastic audio picnic that is Chet and Mel, The Thomas Coffey Duo, and Ant Tarrant.

17 Nov 2023 - 20 Apr 2024

Food Truck Collective - South Auckland

Come along for a family friendly event also suitable for adults looking for a date night or dinne...

15 Oct 2023 - 17 Mar 2024

Japan Club

Join us at Rānui Library to casually practice the Japanese language, make new friends, and even b...

22 Jan 2024

Wire Wrapped Silver with Eloiza Montaña

Eloiza Montaña will be guiding kids through the process of making their own Sterling silver creat...

22 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2024

To Infinity And Beyond Term4 Ceramic Kids Course

We will be taking inspiration from our favourite toys and creating our own toy clay sculptures, b...