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Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Transport 22 Nov 2016

WATCH: City Rail Link time-lapse

This time-lapse video, recorded in August and September, shows the progress being made on the City Rail Link works in the Albert Street area.

Free 22 Nov 2016

Explore the night sky at Arataki Visitor Centre

Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi is the gateway to Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, and the perfect place to do some stargazing.

Development 22 Nov 2016

West Auckland reserve wins World Architecture Festival award

Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate has been awarded Landscape of the Year Winner 2016. Designed by Isthmus Group, Kopupaka Reserve is situated in the emerging Westgate metropolitan centre in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area.

Cycling 22 Nov 2016

A big win for the pink Lightpath

The World Architecture Festival has announced Te Ara I Whiti, Auckland’s pink Lightpath, as the winner of the transport category at its annual awards in Berlin.

Environment 19 Nov 2016

Collaboration aims to turn the tide on Hauraki Gulf degradation

The Hauraki Gulf plays a significant role in the lives of Aucklanders and forms a significant part of the region’s identity.

Transport 17 Nov 2016

Pontoon floated to new Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction work on the Half Moon Bay ferry pier reached a milestone, with Auckland Transport floating in the new pontoon.

Community 16 Nov 2016

Work underway on Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade

The Albert-Eden Local Board, working with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport, is investing $6.5 million into the upgrade, which will greatly enhance the town centre.

Events

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

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

05 May 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Book Club

Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...

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...