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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Film 27 Apr 2016

Waitākere on screen

With its black sand beaches, distinctive coastal villages, rugged coastline and expansive bush, the Waitākere Ranges area has long been a destination for filming.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Housing 26 Apr 2016

Homes and jobs planned for an urban Whenuapai

Proposals to change Whenuapai from a largely rural environment into an urbanised area of around 11,000 homes and 9,700 jobs are to be explored in an Auckland Council structure plan.

Cycling 26 Apr 2016

On your bike in Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has created a 1.4km off-road bike loop at Moire Park.

Community 20 Apr 2016

AV Jennings to develop Airfields precinct

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed AV Jennings as the housing developer for the first stage of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Fighting the war on Waitākere weeds

Waitākere Ranges Local Board is continuing to carry out its weed management plan, and has declared climbing asparagus ‘enemy number one’.

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04 Apr 2026

Filipino Pancit Festival

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03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Book Chat

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09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

11 Apr 2026

Mānutewhau Awa Clean

Join your neighbors and friends to make a real difference in our environment.

12 Apr 2026

Beeswax wraps workshop

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15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

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19 Apr 2026

Rose Hellaby House Reopening Celebration

Explore the house and uncover stories of Rose Hellaby and the rich history woven through this rem...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.