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Environment 29 Apr 2016

Creeping fuchsia at the Botanic Gardens

The blue pollen of these rare fuchsia are a treat for visitors to the Botanic Gardens.

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.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Business / Economy 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Events

28 Jun 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wā Pēpe

Caregivers and children join in with the active movement activities.

08 May 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Jump Jiggle Jive | Taki ruri at Pakuranga Library

Bring your pre-schoolers along for songs, movement and rhymes.

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Shared Reading with Jenny

We look forward to welcoming adults from all backgrounds and experiences to join this exciting fr...

03 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Te wā tākaro (Playtime)

Come and join our new programme for your children ages 1-3.

24 Apr 2023 - 20 Dec 2023

Storytime and craft

Come along for fun songs and stories, followed by a simple craft.

19 Apr 2023 - 26 Jun 2024

Caffeine & Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

01 Mar 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

An event great for language development for age 0-2 years old.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.