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Environment 7 May 2016

Keeping kiwi safe on our pest-free Gulf islands

Auckland’s Motutapu Island has welcomed some new arrivals recently, as five kiwi have been introduced to the pest-free island.

Beaches 6 May 2016

Orewa follows the Tsunami signs and blue lines

Auckland Council will be installing tsunami signs in Orewa next week to increase the coastal town’s tsunami preparedness.

Cycling 3 May 2016

Strong support for SeaPath

Public support for Auckland’s proposed SeaPath, a proposed walking and cycling path between Takapuna and Northcote Point, has been overwhelming.

Environment 3 May 2016

Seagull rescue comes off without a hitch

It was a quiet day. Kim Clarke, a swimming pool inspector with the Building Control department, was going about her usual work day when she got the call.

Development 2 May 2016

Franklin Road set for makeover

Auckland Transport has released preliminary designs for the upgrade of Franklin Road.

Transport 29 Apr 2016

Simpler and more frequent bus network for North Shore

North Shore residents can look forward to a simpler, better connected, and more frequent bus network which reflects the community’s needs, as the final decisions on the New Network for the North Shore were released today.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Arkles Bay fishing permitted over winter

The summer-long ban on set netting at Arkles Bay will be lifted at midnight on Easter Monday.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Events

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Ceramics for all levels

Create a slab vase, a coiled bowl, a pressed mould piece and a pinch pot sculpture.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Sketch & play with watercolour

Learn how to make your colour sing.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Wednesday acrylics

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Join our lively group in sharing their reading over tea and coffee.

05 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

07 Nov 2024 - 03 Apr 2025

Book Group

Please join us for our monthly Book Chat in Parnell Library, every first Thursday of the month.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Avondale Chess Club

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.