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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Events

26 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

ARTS in the VILLE

Come and take advantage of this great opportunity to view, discuss and purchase art pieces from a...

26 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

Ngā Mirumiru Bubbles

Get ready for an action-packed Labour Weekend filled with fun for the whole whānau. Enjoy live sc...

26 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Festival of Frights 2024

Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever! Three spooktacular...

25 Oct 2024 - 03 Nov 2024

Play Week in the City Centre 2024

Celebrate Play Week and head into the city centre to join in the fun, with a range of options to...

22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

Celebrate Diwali at Mt Roskill Library

Learn about Diwali and Hindu culture.

22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

Donna Brookbanks: Green Fingered

Desiree Green, keen gardener and horticultural aficionado, has suddenly found herself semi-world-...

22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for World Energy Day 2024

Watch the story of the history of energy and take a glimpse at Aotearoa’s new energy future.

19 Oct 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Going to Seed

This body of work is inspired by Katie’s connection with nature, place and community.