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Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Events

19 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

These are fun and relaxed parent and baby sessions where we will be reading Flit the Fantail and...

17 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

T-shirt Knitting Workshop

Learn how to knit with fabric and create something unique.

17 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

For Country by Joni Nelson

Sharp-tongued, darkly funny, and uniquely Aotearoa, For Country, propels us into the future, acro...

16 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Chrome Dome & Schizo

Chrome Dome and Schizo is a fusion of poetry and memory play. A recollection and preservation of...

13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Rodgers and Hammerstein's enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale performed by a youth ca...

12 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

School Holiday Art Programme

The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...

12 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Hokia ki o Maunga by Jean Yern

Come and immerse yourself in this beautiful and important exhibition.

11 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

World Choir Games friendship concerts

"Singing brings nations together"! That's the motto of the World Choir Games 2024, which features...