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Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Events

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

Silent disco kids adventures

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

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

18 Jan 2026

Music in Parks - Windmill Park

Music in Parks returns to Windmill Park with soulful, folk-pop.

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...