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Environment 29 Jun 2016

Lake Pupuke oil spill contained

The investigation into a fuel spill on Lake Pupuke is ongoing.

Environment 28 Jun 2016

Planting helps bring Ōtara Creek back to life

A community planting day has added 2000 native plants to the Ōtara Creek Reserve as part of ongoing environmental restoration to the area.

Community 28 Jun 2016

100,000 native plants for waterway development

An innovative new partnership between Auckland Council, Te Whāngai Trust and Wesley Intermediate School which will see the creation of a native nursery was launched with a pōwhiri and hui this week.

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...

Events

02 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Takapuna

Seniors can learn connecting with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Women's Morning Yoga

Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...

10 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Music at Midday

Music at Midday returns to Pah Homestead with an hour of free live music from 12 to 1pm each Satu...

08 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Storytime at Kumeu

Stories, rhymes and songs plus a craft activity.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Tai Chi Training

Our Tai chi training is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.

21 Jul 2024

Andrew Healey: Sunday Concert Series

A songwriter from Auckland’s North Shore, Andrew Healey has walked a somewhat eclectic musical path.

21 Jul 2024

Community Classics South: Shakespeare in Music

Auckland Philharmonia’s popular Community Classics concerts give you a chance to hear Auckland’s...