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Technology / Innovation 7 Dec 2016

Counting pedestrians in the city centre

Did you know you can get up-to-date information about the number of pedestrians at various sites across Auckland’s city centre?

Plans / Projects 7 Dec 2016

Olympian Valerie Adams inspires tunnel machine naming

Junior students from Sir Edmund Hillary School have chosen a name for the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be used to create a stormwater diversion during the City Rail Link (CRL) work.

Environment 7 Dec 2016

Hauraki Gulf marine plan ‘Sea Change’ launched

A comprehensive marine spatial plan designed to improve and better protect the health of the Hauraki Gulf has been launched.

Free 6 Dec 2016

Playground review: Climb, swing and splash

This relatively new addition to the Waterview neighbourhood is already a firm favourite.

Housing 6 Dec 2016

Phil Goff: Pt England Reserve sale proceeds should be reinvested in public land

"The Point England land was set aside decades ago for Aucklanders to enjoy for sport and recreation,” says Phil Goff.

6 Dec 2016

Howick Local Board by-election

Interested in standing or nominating a candidate to contest the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election but not sure where the boundaries are?

Environment 6 Dec 2016

Gecko species re-introduced to New Zealand mainland

For the first time in a century, the Duvaucel’s gecko can now be found in mainland New Zealand.

Transport 6 Dec 2016

Sustainability focus for CRL

Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) project is on track with sustainability targets, according to its recently released annual review.

Events

17 Oct 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Pictures at an Exhibition

The scintillating French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, an Auckland Philharmonia favourite, return...

17 Oct 2024

VAL ONG — THROW IT DOWN

An intensive six-week ceramics course for those wanting to learn the basics of contemporary clay...

17 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Diwali celebrations at Botany Library

Join us this Diwali for these exciting events.

17 Oct 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Acrylic Splash!

We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better pain...

17 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Evening Class: Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

Unwind after work with this relaxed evening class, perfect for beginners or those wanting a creat...

03 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

03 Oct 2024 - 07 Nov 2024

Te Reo Māori for beginners

Te Reo Māori for beginners is a 6 week course.  The course is suitable for adults of any ability....

26 Sep 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Tai Chi Class

Join Monica, who has taught Tai Chi in Taiwan for over 30 years.