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Transport 23 Aug 2016

New lights and sensors make Tāmaki Drive safer

Road surface lights with sensors are just some of the traffic-calming measures that have been installed at the corner of Tāmaki Drive and Ngapipi Road to improve safety for all road users.

Arts 17 Aug 2016

Watch: Rainbows in Manukau carpark

Public art has transformed the stairwells of the Ronwood Ave Carpark, Manukau, into places of fun and bright colour.

Kids / Family 17 Aug 2016

ITM 500 Auckland volunteers win again

For the second year running, volunteers working on the ITM 500 Auckland V8 Supercars race have scooped the ‘Best Volunteer Group’ award at the annual V8 Supercars awards.

Sports / Leisure 17 Aug 2016

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure helps Paralympic swimmer

Training for free at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities has helped Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi claim a last-minute call-up to Rio.

Walkways 16 Aug 2016

SkyPath partnership gets green light from Auckland Council

Auckland Council's governing body has given the green light to look at a public-private partnership model to fund SkyPath

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

Green light for Albany projects

Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits.

Cultural 15 Aug 2016

Surprises from the depths of St James

It wasn’t as salubrious a part of Auckland as it is today; it would have been pretty rough

Community 10 Aug 2016

Volcanic-themed skate park for New Windsor

Construction of the skate park in Valonia Reserve will start at the end of the month.

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12 Jul 2025

Robogals Michelangelo mBots STEM Workshop

Learn how to code mBots to move, and draw with whiteboard markers to create a masterpiece.

06 Jul 2025

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch some of the large-scale kites on display.

06 Jul 2025

Raranga i ngā Whetū – Weaving the Stars: A Matariki Gathering

Join us at the Sandringham Community Centre on Saturday 6 July for an intimate, creative celebrat...

06 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Art and craft

Enjoy a school holidays family art and craft workshop with presentation.

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Omana Regional Park - Planting Day

Join Rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

02 Feb 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

07 Jul 2025

Blake VR

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