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Heritage 25 Aug 2017

The Tepid Baths: An Auckland gem

Find out more about the Tepid Baths, which has been a landmark near Auckland's waterfront since it opened in 1914.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Walkways 22 Aug 2017

Inner west walking and cycling improvements get underway

Two new walking and cycling routes will make travel through the inner-west suburbs safer and more enjoyable.

Pools 22 Aug 2017

Update on cabling at Albany Stadium Pool

Auckland Council has been advised by WorkSafe there is no immediate risk to public safety from a type of cabling used by Lyon Electrical, a company contracted to carry out electrical work at Albany Stadium Pool.

22 Aug 2017

Orangutans on Ōtautahi outing

Auckland Zoo’s orangutans will move temporarily to Otautahi / Christchurch while a new home is built for them.

Community 21 Aug 2017

What I love about ... Henderson

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, JP Puleitu tells us what makes Henderson so special.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

Great Barrier celebrates dark sky sanctuary

Hundreds of people turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday 19 August.

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03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through gentle routines, sensory play, music time, motor skill development, and...

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

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13 Jan 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

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Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

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21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

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Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.