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Cycling 31 Jan 2017

Growing greenways in Devonport-Takapuna

Late last year, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board approved funding for two local walking and cycling connections.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Ngā kiwi o Kohukohunui – Returning kiwi to the Hunua Ranges

An intensive pest-control operation in the Hunua Ranges in 2015 has paid off, allowing kiwi to be reintroduced to the forest.

14-24 year olds 31 Jan 2017

Playground review: Award-winning Olympic Park

Olympic Park is a state-of-the-art playground that has been awarded the Outstanding Park Award by the New Zealand Recreation Association.

Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Explore the northern Waitematā Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board is encouraging residents to explore their blue backyard this summer.

31 Jan 2017

Fukuoka Friendship Garden to bloom again

The restored Fukuoka Friendship Garden is scheduled to open in autumn at its new location in Western Springs Lakeside Park.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Machine giants keep City Rail Link works on track

‘Valerie’ the tunnel boring machine and ‘Gomer’ the piling rig are making excellent progress on the CRL construction.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Making play accessible for all

Improving local playgrounds is a priority for Waitematā Local Board.

Events

30 Mar 2025

East Auckland Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 2025

Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active.

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.