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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Arkles Bay fishing permitted over winter

The summer-long ban on set netting at Arkles Bay will be lifted at midnight on Easter Monday.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Transport 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Sports / Leisure 27 Apr 2016

Whitewater park opens in south Auckland

Auckland's purpose-built whitewater park opened to the public today.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Mt Roskill

Join us for some exciting events during the school holidays!

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Botany

Bring your imagination and come along with your friends and whānau to our free and fun-filled sch...

04 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Wishes to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

You are invited to write your aspirations for Matariki on one of the wishbones in the kono (baske...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Grey Lynn Pukapuka Taonga

Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Challenge

Visit each Howick Local Board library, complete their Matariki challenge and receive a unique lim...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Festival 2026

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2026.

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki ki MOTAT

Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT with hands-on, immersive and digital experiences for all ages.

04 Hōngo 2026 - 19 Hōngo 2026

Peata Larkin: Silent Kōrero

This exhibition is conceived as a gathering - a quiet hui of conversations that have unfolded in...