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Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Transport 24 Feb 2016

More bus services for south Auckland

South Aucklanders will get more bus services when new contracts, signed on 23 February, come into effect later this year.

19 Feb 2016

Griffiths Holdings building coming down

Assessments carried out late last year confirmed that it’s structurally unsafe and demolition is required.

Transport 18 Feb 2016

New Pine Harbour Ferry timetable starts end of February 2016

Eight extra services every day between Monday to Thursday, and 12 additional services on a Friday.

Pools 18 Feb 2016

Spa pools treated after Legionella bacteria detected

Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of Legionella bacteria in two spa pools.

Cycling 17 Feb 2016

City cycleway to improve travel choice

The final design for the Quay St Cycleway has been announced on 17 February, with the cycleway opening in late May.

Sports / Leisure 15 Feb 2016

Young athletes get funding boost

A Regional Sports and Recreation Grant of $208,000 has been awarded to the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams (FYFOD) Foundation.

Events

31 Jan 2026

Music in Parks - Opera in the Park Auckland Botanic Gardens

Classic opera returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens with NZ Opera Company.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' Workshop 1

Come join Queer Joy Quilts to create the 'Threads of Joy' collective art project celebrating our...

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

31 Jan 2026

Tiny Traders Market

Explore a variety of stalls featuring upcycled goods, tasty homemade treats, handmade crafts, and...

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.