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Beaches 24 Mar 2017

Stunning hidden bay on North Shore now open to public

Aucklanders now have access to a beautiful and largely unknown bay on Auckland’s North Shore.

Arts 22 Mar 2017

A gem of the west: Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum

In 2015, Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clayworks Museum opened in New Lynn to showcase west Auckland's ceramics history.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

St Lukes cycling improvements get underway

Work is starting on improvements to the St Lukes Road cycle lanes, which will give cyclists heading to and from the Northwestern cycleway an added layer of protection.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

How soon to build Penlink?

Hibiscus Coast residents are keen to see Penlink built as soon as possible to ease congestion on Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Hibiscus Coast Highway and the surrounding area.

Plans / Projects 22 Mar 2017

Double-deckers hit the road in Kaipātiki

In response to surging public transport demand, Auckland Transport has increased peak time bus services in several areas, including Kaipātiki.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Playgrounds 21 Mar 2017

Back to the future at Milford Reserve Playground

A new playground soon to be built at Milford Reserve may bring back memories for some residents of Milford and Castor Bay.

Environment 21 Mar 2017

Three Kings demolition recycles building materials

The restoration of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council Building in Three Kings is benefiting the community by identifying and retaining recyclable materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Events

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Experiment with texture, decoration and underglaze techniques to bring their ideas to life.

28 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026

Wheel Mates

Discover the joy of working with clay and its many creative possibilities.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.