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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.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Bastion Point artwork blessed

The new artwork at the entranceway to the steps on Tamaki Drive, leading from Mission Bay to Bastion Point, has been blessed.

Events

28 Sep 2024

Artist talk with Haare Williams: Te Mauri o te Wai – The Spiritual Essence of Papatūānuku-Earth.

Join artist Haare William's as he discusses his practice, inspirations and the properties of Wai...

28 Sep 2024

Chinese Book Swap

To celebrate Chinese Language Week (September 22–28, 2024), Whangaparaoa Library will host a Chin...

28 Sep 2024

Cornwall Park Heritage Day: Recreation

Join us for a Heritage Day of recreation!

28 Sep 2024

Creative Clay Garden Markers

Join potter Jackie Muller and make a set of eight clay plant markers to personalise your garden. 

28 Sep 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: Sri Radha Krishna Mandir

The Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC) hosts this event which includes a guided tour through the...

28 Sep 2024

Food scraps talk & beeswax wraps

Get food scraps tips, then create Beeswax wraps—register now!

28 Sep 2024

Greenwoods Corner Spring Festival

This retail market day and festival aims to show the attractions of Greenwoods Corner to both a l...

28 Sep 2024

Grey Lynn and its Neighbours A New History

Come along for the launch of historian Tania Mace’s comprehensive, richly illustrated new book!