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Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Māori design enhances Waterview Shared Path bridge

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Food / Drink 23 Jun 2017

New Lynn night markets come to an end

The New Lynn Night Markets will come to an end this month after three years.

22 Jun 2017

A plan for Howick village

Preserving the character that is Howick Village’s point of difference and improving links to local attractions are among key actions outlined in the new Howick Village Centre Plan.

Pools 21 Jun 2017

The uncertain future of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre

Since 1996 Mt Albert residents have had access to the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre – but it could be gone for good in a few years.

Cycling 20 Jun 2017

West Auckland kids claim Guinness World Record

1799 mostly school children and teachers claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle at Glen Eden Intermediate this afternoon.

Events

10 Oct 2026

Children’s games of pioneer families

A children's fun day!

10 Oct 2026

CookBookery with Te Radar

Te Radar's show is a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of the beloved and bizarre cookbooks...

10 Oct 2026

Fruit growers at rest

On this one-hour guided walk through the Glenfield-Birkenhead cemetery, Matt Elliott brings the h...

10 Oct 2026

He Hākari Kōrero: A Feast of Stories

Participants are invited to experience a free one-hour kōrero where heritage is something to be f...

10 Oct 2026

Highwic Spring Workshop Series: How to grow a fabulous flower garden

Join us for a unique and very special opportunity to learn from a master gardener.

10 Oct 2026

Journey through Auckland's heritage

Jump onboard for a community bus trip that travels through the complex heritage of Tāmaki Makaura...

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

Join historian Phil Sai-Louie to discover the changes domestic electricity brought to lives of Au...

10 Oct 2026

Meet Origen: From hands to cups coffee tasting

An introduction to Colombian coffee culture, celebrating heritage, craft and community while conn...