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Community 31 Jan 2017

Making play accessible for all

Improving local playgrounds is a priority for Waitematā Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Playground review: Grey Lynn Park

The new and improved Grey Lynn Park playground is the perfect place for the kids to stretch their legs and burn off some energy.

Cycling 31 Jan 2017

Opinion: Dr Peter Haynes' vision for Chamberlain Park

Albert-Eden Local Board Chair Peter Haynes explains why re-purposing Chamberlain Park to a nine-hole course will cater for golfers and the wider community.

Arts 31 Jan 2017

The Lighthouse nears completion

Details will be announced soon for a ceremony to celebrate the opening of Michael Parekowhai's artwork on Queens Wharf.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Arts 16 Jan 2017

Five pieces of public art to check out

If you find yourself with a free afternoon, think about exploring these gems scattered throughout wider Auckland.

Events

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

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

05 Aug 2024

FamilySearch Oral Genealogy and Records in the Pacific

Learn more about collections on FamilySearch and current efforts to preserve and make these recor...

05 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Dying Matters: Specialist Panels & Drop-In Stations

The Whangaparāoa Death Café Team is bringing Dying Matters Week to Whangaparāoa Library with spec...

05 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Composting Workshops - August

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

12 Feb 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Morning Melodies 2024

Join us for Auckland Live Morning Melodies in 2024 – the toe-tapping highlight of the Takapuna ev...

05 Feb 2024 - 02 Dec 2024

Monthly Knitting & Crochet Group

Meet new people, make new friends while working on your current project over a chat and free tea...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...