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Arts 6 Jun 2017

Auckland wins at museum awards

Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.

Transport 2 Jun 2017

Interesting historical artefacts dug up in CRL excavations

City Rail Link works around the CBD have unearthed a number of items from Victorian times.

Educational 2 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Queens Wharf

In honour of her majesty's birthday, we're looking back to the building of Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland.

Community 30 May 2017

Sandringham Road Extension cycle link opens

Cycling around Puketāpapa has become a lot more accessible and enjoyable with the completion of the Sandringham Road Extension cycle link.

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Transport 29 May 2017

Vector and Auckland Council to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will soon be covered in coloured lights as part of the multi-million dollar energy-efficiency partnership between Vector and Auckland Council.

Community 29 May 2017

Solution for New Lynn's culvert on its way

A plan to replace New Lynn's Rewarewa Creek culvert, under Great North Road, has been agreed.

Events

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

23 Apr 2026

Midsummer Night’s Dream

An illumination of distant stars and far horizons, with undercurrents of darkness.

23 Apr 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Passione Quartet

Experience the beauty and power of live chamber music.

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

12 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027

Wriggle & Rhyme

It’s a playful way for whānau to support early language, movement, and meet other families in the...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

26 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

The Book League

At our meetings we spend some time discussing the book and then follow that up with book themed a...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!