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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.

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.

Events

23 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Realistic drawing and portrait oil painting class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons and create stunning artworks that leave a last...

23 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Crit sessions

Experience a series of public crit sessions presented as part of the exhibition CRIT: Art Learnin...

18 Jun 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Good Yarns

Learn knitting or crochet!

04 Jun 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Twilight Mahjong Club

Join us for Twilight Mahjong Club, the perfect way to unwind after work, lectures or a busy day.

04 Jun 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Book Group - Parnell

Come along if you love talking about the books you've read and hearing about new books others hav...

14 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Movement therapy for mamas and bubbas

A time to release stress, be playful, and create connections!

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - City Centre

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

07 Aug 2026

Young Gallery Night

Join us for DJs, performances, workshops and more featuring talented local rangatahi youth.