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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...

Parks / Outdoors 17 Jun 2016

Birkenhead’s new BMX Pump Track

Last Sunday, Kaipatiki Local Board celebrated the opening its new BMX pump track at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Events

05 Oct 2024

Un'Infatuazione (An Infatuation)

Join Giuseppe Gallina for an illustrated talk about the fascination for the Pacific Ocean that sp...

05 Oct 2024

UNITY TALANOA — HERITAGE TALKS

Experience the Pasifika journey in central Auckland first-hand – from Dawn Raids to acceptance as...

05 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Music At Midday Heritage Festival Edition

Mark Laurent and musician/partner Brenda Liddiard present a spellbinding programme of songs, poet...

05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Architecture and Sea Auckland's Views of the Pacific Ocean

This is a collection of specially curated paintings celebrating architecture and the sea, and sha...

06 Oct 2024

Artist Workshop for Kids: Heritage Etchings

We look at the textured features of the heritage building, such as fireplaces and grills.

06 Oct 2024

Love and War with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly

With a side of comedy, the great themes of Love and War are accompanied by engaging stories that...

06 Oct 2024

The Town Hall Organ Reflects Its Pacific Environment

Come along for an sonic journey through the organ’s long history, with sounds from a variety of c...

06 Oct 2024

Tillandsia Botanical Art Talk & Exhibition

Our expert, Di Timmins will talk about this intriguing plant species and describe the growing req...