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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

05 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

People called Quakers: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox

This year marks 400 years since the birth of George Fox. View a rare 1694 edition of George Fox’s...

27 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Grey Lynn Playgroup

The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Eternally Temporary

Eternally Temporary brings together ten landscape paintings selected from the Kelliher Arts Trust...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Justene Williams: Making do rhymes with poo

Making do rhymes with poo is a major new multimedia installation with video and live performance...

18 May 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Free Ukulele class & open mic

Join Sonia Wilson and the members of the 4 String Sing Ukulele Ensemble for our weekly Ukulele cl...

03 May 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Sentinel

Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science.

03 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Lunchtime drop in drawing

Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills in a relaxed environment? Be inspired by a...

29 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Free Seniors Yoga

Come early to secure a place for strength and balance class.