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Transport 16 Jan 2017

Changes for Britomart Station users

Downtown train users will soon find the Chief Post Office building closed and new entrances created for Britomart station.

Cycling 13 Jan 2017

Final piece of city cycle loop announced

The connection along Nelson St to Quay St via Market Place, Customs St West and Lower Hobson St, will complete the loop.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jan 2017

New basketball court opens in Avondale

The new Spark ‘Boroughs’ west basketball court opened on Tuesday in Avondale Central Reserve in time for the community to enjoy it over summer.

Beaches 23 Dec 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp to reopen in January

Keen campers can put a summer stay at the beach on their holiday to-do list now that Muriwai Motor Camp is scheduled to reopen in January 2017.

Cycling 22 Dec 2016

Public feedback shapes Mt Albert upgrade

Consultation on the possible right turn options from New North Road to Mt Albert Road as part of a proposed Mt Albert town centre upgrade has now closed.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Help protect NZ dotterels nesting at North Piha

A group of nationally vulnerable Northern New Zealand dotterels have nested at North Piha, with Auckland Council putting measures to help protect their eggs.

Libraries 22 Dec 2016

Multipurpose community facility set to become heart of the west

Westgate library and community centre will include library spaces, an interactive children’s area, and digital and creative hubs.

Food / Drink 20 Dec 2016

Mission Bay’s wider footpaths good news for summer dining

Work on upgrading the footpath of one of Auckland’s busiest al fresco dining areas has been completed in time for the busy season.

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20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

15 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Greenhithe

Seniors can learn to connect with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...

20 Mar 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Book Lovers Club - New Lynn Library

Come along and discuss your current favourite book with other book lovers.

22 Aug 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Vengerov & Sibelius

Come along to attend this performance,

22 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Comedy Fest – Winter Special

After an electric NZ International Comedy Festival, which drew nearly 70,000 attendees out to enj...

23 Aug 2024

Bespoke Bowl

Get creative and make a bowl or a couple of little bowls by using the pinch pot technique in this...

23 Aug 2024

Handcrafted Personalised Japanese Tea Bowls

In this workshop, Richard will guide you in crafting handmade bowls using traditional Japanese po...

24 Aug 2024

“What’s your story?” A Life Writing Workshop with Jane Bissell

Come and join this free workshop and pen your first chapter with us!