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Community 24 Feb 2017

Upcycling at the Tip Stop Shop

Next time you visit Great Barrier Island don't forget to grab a bargain at the Aotea Community Upcycle Centre in Claris, affectionately known by locals as the Tip Stop Shop.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Kauri dieback ambassadors spreading the word

A team of ambassadors will be out in force in the Waitākeres this summer raising awareness about kauri dieback and teaching people how to stop it.

Arts 22 Feb 2017

Explore Auckland Art Gallery with Google Maps

You can now explore Auckland Art Gallery without leaving home, thanks to the Museum View feature from Google.

Plans / Projects 9 Feb 2017

The City Rail Link: from 1923 to 2023

Emerging Auckland's City Rail Link timeline details the progress of Auckland's most important transport priority from its inception in 2008 to -- all going well -- its completion around 2023.

Kids / Family 7 Feb 2017

La Cigale market adds Britomart branch

If weekend markets are your go-to for fresh produce and exotic extras, then you are in for a treat.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

Transport 3 Feb 2017

Largest City Rail Link tender process starts

Tender documents have been released for the largest component of the project – the construction of the tunnels and new stations.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Watch: Britomart's temporary entrance goes up

See Auckland Transport's time lapse video of the new temporary Britomart entrance being constructed.

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20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

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24 Jul 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

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21 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

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Learn the basics or just come along and move, you can work at your own pace.

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19 Oct 2024

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Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...

19 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

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19 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

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