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Playgrounds 30 Aug 2016

Revamped playground a hit with kids

Ōrākei Local Board has celebrated completion of its sixth playground upgrade this term.

30 Aug 2016

Ports working hard for Auckland

It’s been a successful year for Auckland Council-owned company Ports of Auckland.

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Transport 30 Aug 2016

New signs to warn overheight trucks at Penrose

An improved warning system has been installed on Auckland's Southern Motorway to reduce the number of high vehicles crashing into Penrose Bridge.

Environment 30 Aug 2016

Get gardening tips from the experts

Did you know that the experts at Auckland Botanic Gardens can give you free advice about what to plant in your garden, and help you identify plants and garden pests?

Beaches 29 Aug 2016

Explore Whatipū Scientific Reserve and Te Ana Ru Cave

When you think of going out for a night of dancing, a remote cave on one of Auckland’s wild west coast beaches isn’t the first venue that comes to mind.

Community 28 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders - Marion's story

With the announcement that Auckland Council is going to redevelop housing for older Aucklanders, we meet some of the people who live in the villages.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

Events

07 Dec 2024

Preserving and Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period.

07 Dec 2024

Summer Creative Market

The annual Creative Market is where artists, bakers, ceramicists, makers, and food trucks come to...

07 Dec 2024

Twilight Christmas at the Village 2024

Step into the magic of Christmases past in an enchanting heritage setting!

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

08 Dec 2024

Blockhouse Bay Christmas In Candyland

There will be live entertainment, bouncy castle, facepainting, balloons, cartoon characters, SANT...

08 Dec 2024

Christmas Kapa Waiata Christmas Choir Performance

Bring your whānau and friends to share in the joy of music and togetherness.

08 Dec 2024

Creative Clay Christmas Special

Join potter Jackie Muller and make something special in terracotta for Christmas - for your home,...

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.