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Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

Arts 25 Sep 2025

A win for history and art in Waitematā

The Sargeson Centre will undergo restoration thanks to an allocation from the Fix and Finish fund.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive

After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!

An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.

Community 23 Sep 2025

New energy for Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu’s town centre is set for a refresh, thanks to funding secured through Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund.

Events

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

08 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore!

08 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller reminds us that the mind is unhindered by human boundaries.

06 Nov 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Someone to watch over me

Louie Bretaña invites viewers to hear the call of the diwata and let them guide their journey thr...

05 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Embroidery Exhibition

This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroider...

27 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime!

20 Oct 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Baby Sensory - Birth to 13 Months

Spark imagination, build confidence, and support your child’s physical, social, and emotional dev...

18 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Te-Kahu-O-Rangi by Te Taha Tū

This exhibition celebrates and acknowledges the community who have helped to prepare, dress and d...