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Arts 6 Oct 2016

Watch: More hidden secrets beneath the St James

Follow NZHFocus' Tristram Clayton as he goes inside the construction site where the old theatre is being transformed.

Community 5 Oct 2016

Wairau Creek Bridge in Milford now open

A dawn blessing event took place on 17 December in Milford to officially open the now completed Wairau Creek Bridge.

Heritage 5 Oct 2016

Local heritage champions celebrated

“It’s the Devonport-Takapuna board’s hope that these awards will grow, and become an established annual event.”

Transport 4 Oct 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway’s 50,000th trip

Lance Wiggs took the 50,000th cycle trip on the Quay Street Cycleway at 9am on Tuesday 4 October.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Stage One of Te Whau Pathway opens

Enjoy a walk along the Te Whau Pathway.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Apply for a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grant

A new grants policy is assisting community groups to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Remembering Manurewa’s soldiers

Manurewa RSA, Manurewa Local Board and the local community have launched the limited-edition book Manurewa’s Soldiers: Manurewa during the First World War.

Events

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

17 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park – Pasifika

Come celebrate Pasifika talent and vibrant Pacific music.

17 Jan 2026

Northcote Art Station

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

17 Jan 2026

Orewa Writers and Poets Group

This group is for local writing and poetry enthusiasts to write together, share work and get feed...

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...