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Community 1 May 2023

Tourism gets boost in Franklin

Funding has been awarded to the Manukau Heads Lighthouse Trust to develop better signage and produce a brochure for the popular visitor attraction.

City Centre Waterfront 1 May 2023

Wander through Auckland’s historic laneways

From foodie faves to architectural delights, central Auckland’s laneways can take you in a new direction.

Parks / Outdoors 1 May 2023

Recovery in progress

Work to restore damage from this year’s flooding and storms continues, but several facilities and public spaces in the Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa areas remain closed.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Cock-a-doodle-doo for the Kell Park mural

Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.

Parks / Outdoors 28 Apr 2023

Hobsonville War Memorial playground now open

Inspired by the area’s aviation history, the upgraded playground at Hobsonville War Memorial Park has been busy ever since it reopened in early April.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Aerial photo gifted to Howick Local Board for 175th support

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Events

20 Jul 2023

APO | Bayleys Great Classics: Might & Majesty

With its infectious blend of romance and gypsy vivacity, this will be a treat.

20 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Witness For The Prosecution by Agatha Christie

Regarded as one of Agatha Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

22 Jul 2023

Community Hāngī Picnic

Bring the whole whānau along, purchase one of our hāngī dinner plates or B.Y.O night-picnic nibbles to enjoy together around the embers.

22 Jul 2023

Marama Matariki Pounamu

In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets.

22 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023

East Coast Bays Writers Saturday Workshops

Come along for a writers workshop if you have interest in memoir, short fiction and poetry.

04 Jul 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Club - Kumeū Library

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

27 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2023

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

The 75-minute walk will begin at the museum reception and then meander around the neighbouring streets and wharves.

29 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Let's Start at the Very Beginning

An exciting new project of a “Workshop with Concert”, developing drama/stagecraft, visual art (painting), musicianship & performance.