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Community 27 Oct 2016

Pollinator pathways in local parks

We are lucky enough to live in one of the greenest countries in the world. What we need now is the right kind of green, the kind of green that feeds and shelters our birds, bees and lesser known pollinating animals.

Playgrounds 26 Oct 2016

Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem

A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.

Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Community 21 Oct 2016

Flower of the week: California poppy

California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.

Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Development 21 Oct 2016

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.

Events

27 Jun 2024

Embracing Poi

Come along to spend an afternoon creating poi using upcycled materials.

27 Jun 2024

Matariki with Ché-Fu & The Kratez

Celebrate Matariki with the Auckland Philharmonia and one of Aotearoa’s coolest and best-known hi...

30 Jun 2024

Naturopath Rachelle Turrell’s Improve & Reset Gut Health

Discover the fascinating world of the gut microbiome including its influence on mood and mental h...

01 Jul 2024

Creative Talks: Tessa Duder CNZM OBE

Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and has published more than forty works of fiction and non-fi...

02 Jul 2024

Age Concern's Coping with Caring

This talk by Age Concern examines the impact of caring for someone with a chronic illness as well...

07 Jul 2024

Omana Regional Park Planting Day

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

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green. 

19 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

The Auckland Papercraft Show

The show is for people interested in cardmaking, scrapbooking, Mixed Media, art journalling, stam...