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20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Environment 19 Dec 2019

Protect the Hauraki Gulf during summer

Planning on heading out on the Hauraki Gulf this summer? Spare a thought for kauri, kiwi, takahe and our rare sea birds.

City Rail Link 18 Dec 2019

CRL station designs wow international judges

Iwi narratives at the heart of CRL stations have been celebrated in Amsterdam on the world’s biggest architecture stage.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Dec 2019

Karangahape Road mural reflects strong community spirit

A 60 long metre mural called te pikinga au te maunga Karangahape, was officially unveiled and blessed on Thursday 5 December.

Community 12 Dec 2019

Waiheke coastguard given a lifeline

Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard has received a helping hand from Waiheke Local Board.

Technology / Innovation 11 Dec 2019

Better connectivity being investigated for Great Barrier Island

Improvements to internet and phone connectivity are being explored by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 4 Dec 2019

Urban garden grows on High Street

High Street is bursting with flowers, strawberries, kawa kawa and mint as part of a trial to create a safer and more accessible High Street.

Events

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Kelmarna Equinox Festival

Mark your calendars for our Equinox Festival on Saturday 21 March, a chance to come together to c...

21 Mar 2026

Telling Our Stories of Rice

The storytelling session will read-aloud storybooks on rice (creation stories and folk narratives...

21 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Vector Lights for World of Cultures 2026

Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from one of the many viewing spots around T...

21 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Kahukura tāwhana ki te rangi

Experience Te Ara I Whiti ablaze with a thrilling display by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole in coll...

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

21 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Marbled Clay on the Wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...