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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.

Development 12 Feb 2016

New transport hub for Manukau

Manukau is a step closer to getting a bus and train transport hub.

Community 10 Feb 2016

Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade gets go-ahead

The Albert-Eden Local Board has signed off the designs and given the go-ahead for work on the Mt Albert town centre upgrade.

Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Events

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

31 Jan 2026

Gribblehirst Summer Festival

Celebrate community spirit with live music, food stalls, a free activity zone, marketplace, bounc...

31 Jan 2026

Ke - The beginning

Ke - The beginning is part of Ke-Ne-Ti - a dynamic three-part dance production that reimagines th...

31 Jan 2026

Know Your Gut- Rebuild and Protect Naturally

Join this interactive session to understand how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can transform your diges...

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

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

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