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Peaceful sanctuary for babies at Waikumete

Families of departed newborn and stillborn babies recently attended the blessing of a new children's sanctuary at Waikumete Cemetery.

Henderson ripe for redevelopment

New investment opportunities for Henderson are on the horizon with the redevelopment of the suburb's town centre.

Enjoy a day at Parrs Park

Oprah loves Tāmaki Makaurau

Internationally renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey has taken a moment to relax in some of Auckland’s most beautiful parklands.

Celebrating 50 years of the Laingholm Roundabout

Celebrating 50 years of the Laingholm Roundabout, one of the oldest community publications in New Zealand.

Driving permits for some west coast beaches

Recognising that driving on the beach is very different from driving on the road, the council has a permit system in place for people wanting to drive on the very popular Muriwai and Kariotahi beaches.

Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club enters the drone zone

A surveillance drone will help save lives at Karekare.

Photo gallery: Waikumete wildflowers

Throughout historic Waikumete Cemetery, summer wildflowers bloom.