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Community 24 Mar 2017

Planning the Manukau of the future

Plans to transform central Manukau are starting to paint a picture of what the heart of the south might look like in 2040.

Beaches 24 Mar 2017

Stunning hidden bay on North Shore now open to public

Aucklanders now have access to a beautiful and largely unknown bay on Auckland’s North Shore.

Arts 22 Mar 2017

A gem of the west: Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum

In 2015, Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clayworks Museum opened in New Lynn to showcase west Auckland's ceramics history.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

St Lukes cycling improvements get underway

Work is starting on improvements to the St Lukes Road cycle lanes, which will give cyclists heading to and from the Northwestern cycleway an added layer of protection.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

How soon to build Penlink?

Hibiscus Coast residents are keen to see Penlink built as soon as possible to ease congestion on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Hibiscus Coast Highway and the surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 22 Mar 2017

Double-deckers hit the road in Kaipātiki

In response to surging public transport demand, Auckland Transport has increased peak time bus services in several areas, including Kaipātiki.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Playgrounds 21 Mar 2017

Back to the future at Milford Reserve Playground

A new playground soon to be built at Milford Reserve may bring back memories for some residents of Milford and Castor Bay.

Events

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

15 Feb 2026

Drum Struck

Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islan...

15 Feb 2026

Eamonn the Bat storytime

Join us for a bat-tastic Storytime with Eamonn the Bat, written by the much-loved UK author Molly...

15 Feb 2026

Emergency First Response

Discover how to respond in a crisis and explore a selection of vehicles from our Emergency collec...

15 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Jazz

Join us for a jazz afternoon at Domain Rotunda with Thabani Gapara, Crystal Chen and Arohana.

15 Feb 2026

New Zealand Children’s Chinese Festival

A vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Chinese culture, designed especially for children and f...

15 Feb 2026

Story Workshop

Come meet Molly Arbuthnott, author of Oscar the Ferry Cat and more.