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Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

Lightpath success: Build it and they will come

The success of Auckland’s Lightpath shows that Aucklanders want more cycling infrastructure and they will flock to use it if it is built, says the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

#LightpathAKL hits 100k mark

Mt Eden man Nathan Spoonly made the 100,000th journey across the popular new cycleway on the morning of 30 March.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Motorway exiting made safer at Waterview

A new, safer layout for westbound drivers leaving Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) to join Great North Road at Waterview will be in place from 4 April.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Your bus stop may be moving.

Some city centre bus routes and stops are changing from Sunday 17 April 2016.

Community 29 Mar 2016

Future looks bright for Mascot Ave

Works have commenced on a community trail and improvements to Mascot Avenue.

Environment 29 Mar 2016

Matakana Valley Road now sealed

Councillor Penny Webster on the sealing of Matakana Valley Road.

Community 24 Mar 2016

New footpaths for old Papatoetoe town centre 

Old Papatoetoe town centre is getting new footpaths and trees, along with upgraded street lighting on St George Street.

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28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

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28 Feb 2026

Queer romance writing workshop

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28 Feb 2026

Queers & Wares Market

Come hang out, browse beautiful handmade pieces, vintage clothing, and art - all by local artists.

28 Feb 2026

Rainbow tie-dye

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28 Feb 2026

Summer Serenade - Featuring The 60s Survivors

Bring friends, a picnic, wine, seating, rugs and a torch.