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Sports / Leisure 31 Jan 2017

Explore the northern Waitematā Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board is encouraging residents to explore their blue backyard this summer.

31 Jan 2017

Fukuoka Friendship Garden to bloom again

The restored Fukuoka Friendship Garden is scheduled to open in autumn at its new location in Western Springs Lakeside Park.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Machine giants keep City Rail Link works on track

‘Valerie’ the tunnel boring machine and ‘Gomer’ the piling rig are making excellent progress on the CRL construction.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

Arts 31 Jan 2017

The Lighthouse nears completion

Details will be announced soon for a ceremony to celebrate the opening of Michael Parekowhai's artwork on Queens Wharf.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Events

25 Feb 2025

Falls Prevention Workshop

Join our free falls prevention workshop run by a Harbour Sport Community Strength and Balance Tra...

25 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Manga & Anime Club

Meet fellow enthusiasts, discuss your favourite series, and enjoy everything manga and anime!

28 Jan 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Onehunga Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

26 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Manutewhau walkway

Join the community parks ranger team on a guided walk along the beautiful Manutewhau walkway behi...

26 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Messy friends

Explore the world of this dynamic and innovative drag collective.

26 Feb 2025 - 19 Mar 2025

Tips and Tricks for emergency readiness drop-in

Bring your neighbours, flat mates, or whānau—because being prepared is better together!

27 Feb 2025

Other Worlds: Building the World of Dune

Dr Kara Kennedy explores what makes Dune and its characters believable and relatable and how Herb...

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

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