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Environment 31 Mar 2017

Help us work towards a predator-free Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board encourages everyone to do their bit to help eliminate pests from Waiheke Island.

Environment 24 Mar 2017

Marine pest found at Great Barrier

Mediterranean fanworm, an invasive marine pest, has been found at Port Fitzroy and Auckland Council’s biosecurity team want to know if you’ve seen it.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 6 Mar 2017

Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvements project begins

Auckland Transport (AT) and the Waitematā Local Board are making improvements at eight intersections along Ponsonby Road to make the area more attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

Environment 2 Mar 2017

Butterflies declare war on Waiheke weeds

The Auckland Council Biosecurity team has launched the latest in a round of biocontrol attacks on Auckland’s weeds.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Environment 24 Feb 2017

Western Springs a pocket of calm for city-dwellers

Western Springs is much loved by Aucklanders and visitors for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, says Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor Mike Lee.

Events

18 May 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Free Ukulele class & open mic

Join Sonia Wilson and the members of the 4 String Sing Ukulele Ensemble for our weekly Ukulele cl...

05 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn: Artist Panel Talk and Book Launch

Join Linda Va'aelua, Elisabeth Kumaran, Siliga David Setoga, Gary Silipa, Sione Faletau and Chris...

05 Oct 2024

Modern Women Archives and their Relationships

This talk draws from artist archives held in the E H McCormick Research Library Archives and supp...

05 Oct 2024

Pasifika Auckland: Visions Through Time

Take a breath, grab a book, and see what you can discover with Auckland Libraries this year.

05 Oct 2024

Ponsonby presents: Unity Talanoa

Experience the Pasifika journey in central Auckland first-hand – from Dawn Raids to acceptance as...

05 Oct 2024

Storytime at the Maritime

Ahoy, young explorers! On the first Saturday of every month, join us for free sessions where we d...

05 Oct 2024

Tongan indigenous knowledge showcase

Fe'unukoula Director Losalia Pusiaki Fifita leads a showcase explaining different types of attire...

05 Oct 2024

Un'Infatuazione (An Infatuation)

Join Giuseppe Gallina for an illustrated talk about the fascination for the Pacific Ocean that sp...