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Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Walkways 28 Oct 2015

Project Twin Streams

Gem of the month February 2012

Arts 28 Oct 2015

Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.

Events

22 Feb 2025

Furoshiki Workshop

Discover the art of Furoshiki-Japanese fabric wrapping at our engaging workshop.

22 Feb 2025

Helensville A&P Show

Come along for all things agricultural and pastoral through competition, demonstration and entert...

22 Feb 2025

Insider outsider: Author talk

Join Jade du Preez, author of ‘Outsider’, for a kōrero exploring connections with Japan, focusing...

22 Feb 2025

Movies in Parks: Raya and the Last Dragon

In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior...

22 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Fergusson Domain

Make a date with friends and whānau for a relaxing day in the sun at Fergusson Domain.

22 Feb 2025

Paper marbling workshop

This will be a fun workshop learning some simple basics and then exploring this medium.

22 Feb 2025

'Pressing The Flesh'

Drop in to explore the art of printmaking.

22 Feb 2025

Pride whānau day

Experience the magic of a giant bubble show, craft your own beaded creations, and enjoy live music.