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Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Beaches 4 May 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp getting an upgrade

An upgrade to Muriwai Motor Camp will kick off this week. It will give the campground a more efficient layout, as well as new showers, toilet blocks, laundry, kitchen, BBQ areas and the latest addition - a fish cleaning station.

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.

Film 27 Apr 2016

Waitākere on screen

With its black sand beaches, distinctive coastal villages, rugged coastline and expansive bush, the Waitākere Ranges area has long been a destination for filming.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Housing 26 Apr 2016

Homes and jobs planned for an urban Whenuapai

Proposals to change Whenuapai from a largely rural environment into an urbanised area of around 11,000 homes and 9,700 jobs are to be explored in an Auckland Council structure plan.

Cycling 26 Apr 2016

On your bike in Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has created a 1.4km off-road bike loop at Moire Park.

Events

03 Oct 2024

Morris Dancing Workshop

Learn about traditions such as wassailing, watch live Morris dancing and hear about its origins –...

04 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays is a monthly hyper local food truck event for the community, by the c...

05 Oct 2024

Dogs and Ferrets An Interactive Workshop and Presentation

Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner...

05 Oct 2024

Five Generations of Courageous Corban Women

Enjoy a Lebanese inspired afternoon tea while fourth generation Corban, Sharon Alexander provides...

05 Oct 2024

Researching Convict Ancestry

Learn about Auckland Library resources for finding the black sheep of the family.

12 Oct 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Gurudwara Sahib Ji

At this event hosted by the Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC), the Sikh community introduces so...

12 Oct 2024

Whau Ailao Afi Fair – A Cultural Heritage Showcase

Join us on this day where arts and crafts, food, dance, and music performances are on offer.

12 Oct 2024

Written in the Land

A mark-making workshop led by artist Benjamin Work.