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Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Events

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

The Village Market - Helensville

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music plus delicious fo...

20 Apr 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

Hindi Book Club

Come together to read, share and discuss Hindi books of your choice, ranging from light fiction,...

18 Aug 2026

An introduction to Reiki

A practical introduction to this gentle touch therapy.

18 Aug 2026

Family history workshop

Celebrate Family History Month and upskill your knowledge in this free workshop presented by NZ S...

18 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Tongan Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

18 Aug 2026 - 13 Oct 2026

Create with monoprinting

This workshop is designed especially for adults who want to try something new in a friendly, supp...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

19 Aug 2026

Learn to divide perennial plants

Learn the basic skills for dividing perennial plants to keep your garden healthy, productive and...