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Community 4 Mar 2016

"Wild Play" encouraged

“Wild Thing” founder David Bond promotes wild play at Barry Curtis Park on 12 March to celebrate Parks Week.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

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.

Events

26 Oct 2024

Diwali celebration with a picture book author Dr Aruna Shekar

Learn about the Festival of Light, Diwali.

26 Oct 2024

Lights Out at Lake House Arts - Halloween Event

Lights Out at Lake House Arts is back – bigger, spookier, and packed with thrills!

26 Oct 2024

Low-Waste Spring Platter Workshop

Get creative with low-waste spring platter ideas, and more, at this free local workshop.

26 Oct 2024

Otahuhu Food Festival

The Otahuhu Food Festival is an all day family event with over 120 food stalls and truck.

26 Oct 2024

Storytime & Taiwan Indigenous Cultural Workshop

Join us for an enchanting Storytime and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Taiwan's indigen...

26 Oct 2024

Whānau Make Day: Diwali

Join the team each month in the Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Theatre for Whānau Make Days.

26 Oct 2024

Women’s Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series: How to Live a Happy Life

Te Manawa Hub will host a free Women's Wellbeing Talk Series in partnership with Univision Commun...

26 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

FULL CIRCLE — SEED GALLERY

24 artists, 240 artworks, $120 each. After a brief hiatus, Seed gallery is delighted to return to...