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Arts 8 Nov 2016

Lightpath features in photography competition

The Lightpath, Auckland’s magnificent pink cycleway, features twice in the finals of this year’s New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2016

Western Park in fine form for summer

Developments to Western Park are almost complete, and inner-city residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the upgraded park in time for summer.

Kids / Family 8 Nov 2016

Playground review: Ship-shape for all ages

This week we visit a playground that really gets into the seaside theme with a proud waka as its centrepiece.

Arts 7 Nov 2016

Māori legend to line wall of Waterview Tunnel

Huge artworks on concrete panels, telling the story of lovers Hinemairangi and Tamaireia, are being installed on the left-hand side of the northbound lanes into the tunnel.

7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Cycling 7 Nov 2016

St Mary's Avondale gets Bikes in Schools

The school will soon have a Bikes in Schools bike track, thanks in part to a regional sport and recreation grant from Auckland Council.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

Events

23 May 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet

Stunning Norwegian trumpet phenomenon Tine Thing Helseth joins the Auckland Philharmonia for the...

23 May 2024 - 04 Jun 2024

E-Bike Maintenance

Leave the course knowing how to maintain and look after your E-Bike.

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

09 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill Library

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

09 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai

Come along every Thursday for a relaxed and friendly session of kōrero in Te Reo Māori run by loc...

02 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

From The Pit

Step inside New Zealand’s music scene with From The Pit, the longest-running music photography ex...

02 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

Ka Mua Ka Muri

The Auckland Live Digital Stage will also host the captivating web series Ka Mua Ka Muri.

02 May 2024 - 04 Jul 2024

International Friendship Group

Join us every week for tea and a chat.