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Environment 16 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Homes in the North Shore suburb of Hillcrest will be at less risk of flooding this winter thanks to an essential project to widen Hillcrest Creek.

Kids / Family 14 Mar 2016

Cheeky monkey hitches a ride

Ever seen a squirrel monkey hitching a ride on a capybara? Now you have!

11 Mar 2016

Works to start on luxury waterfront hotel

Construction of a $200 million five-star hotel at a landmark site in downtown Auckland is set to commence.

Dogs 10 Mar 2016

This foxie's a Champ

Champ is a three-year-old fox terrier male looking for a forever home.

Transport 9 Mar 2016

Walk this way: Pedestrians turn out for Walk2Work Day

Wednesday morning’s wet weather didn’t stop thousands of Aucklanders from walking to work on Walk2Work Day, part of Walk Month March.

Kids / Family 9 Mar 2016

Video showcases south Auckland

Check out some awesome things to do in south Auckland.

Heritage 8 Mar 2016

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!

“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

Beaches 7 Mar 2016

The Secrets of Tāwharanui

It’s been a mystery for many years. Who is buried in the graves at Matatūahu Point?

Events

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Thursday ceramics

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.

31 Jan 2025

Blues at Blockhouse Bay

Blues at Blockhouse Bay is our annual ode to all things rhythm & blues.

31 Jan 2025 - 09 Feb 2025

Mahurangi Artist's Studio Trail 2025

We invite you to mark your calendars and spread the word!

01 Feb 2025

Midtown Street Party - Lorne Street neighbourhood

Enjoy a festive programme of entertainment including lion and dragon dances, cultural performance...

01 Feb 2025

Opera in the Park Botanic Gardens

NZ Opera creates a ‘Best of Opera’ concert amidst the flowers and foliage of the Auckland Botanic...

01 Feb 2025

World Wetland Day Festival

There will be an all-day market with gifts, food, art, crafts, information, and entertainment.

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Yarn for Pride

Visit Karangahape Road any time during February 2025 to see pride on full display and yarn style.