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Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

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08 Nov 2025

Artist talk with Erika Holm, Ngaroma Riley, and Tarika Sabherwal

Join exhibiting artists Erika Holm, Ngaroma Riley, and Tarika Sabherwal in conversation with Kair...

08 Nov 2025

ArtPoint Art Trail

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08 Nov 2025

Curators in Conversation: Pop to Present

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08 Nov 2025

Engine Bay Garden Welcome Day

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08 Nov 2025

Have a Go Day

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08 Nov 2025

Point Chevalier Library Grand Opening

Join us for the official opening of the new Point Chevalier Library on Saturday 8 November.

08 Nov 2025

Puppy Day Out

Come and meet some adorable puppies and learn about fostering and volunteering with Saving Hope!

08 Nov 2025

Summer Fair

With over 100 incredible stalls on the day you can shop for a multitude of handcrafted delights a...