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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

10 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!

Strap in for a time-endous night of family fun as we present Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!  

10 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Vector Lights for World Choir Games 2024

World Choir Games is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the first time!

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Free July school holiday fun at Mt Roskill Library

Come and have some interactive fun this school holiday.

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Holiday Jam Program 6 - 16yrs

Parents and guardians, get ready for a laid-back yet enriching holiday programme for your kids an...

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

July School Holidays | Brilliant Seabirds

Join us during the July School Holidays for a day of creativity and discovery at our new exhibiti...

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Winter School Holiday Programme

Join us for active and creative school holiday programmes for children aged 5 - 13 years.

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Ngaa Hararei Kura ki Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini

Haere mai and join us for these exciting events these school holidays.

08 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Matariki celebration at Ōtāhuhu Library

Join us for a series of exciting events.