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Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

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.

Events

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026

Mile High Comedy Club

Join us for a night of comedy excellence in the Aviation Hall with a sparkling array of talented...

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026

Queer Book Club

Share your favourite stories and literary icons, browse new books or simply find a spot at the li...

12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

Experiment with different mark-making approaches and use drawing as a way of thinking, noticing a...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

12 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Upcycling Sewing Classes

Discover how to transform old clothes into new creations while helping reduce textile waste!