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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.

Transport 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.

Sports / Leisure 27 Apr 2016

Whitewater park opens in south Auckland

Auckland's purpose-built whitewater park opened to the public today.

Film 27 Apr 2016

Waitākere on screen

With its black sand beaches, distinctive coastal villages, rugged coastline and expansive bush, the Waitākere Ranges area has long been a destination for filming.

Events

23 Mar 2025

Exploring eastern and western music cultures

Learn to play Japanese Taiko drums.

23 Mar 2025

Meat Free Mondays Roller Disco - EcoFest

Join us for another fun-filled family event at Waiheke’s second outdoor MFM Roller Disco, skating...

23 Mar 2025

Panmure multicultural celebration

Discover Chinese opera through a costume display and discussion with a dragon beard candy demonst...

23 Mar 2025

Race unity day

A wonderful family day filled with food, festivity and entertainment.

23 Mar 2025

Seed Swap Sunday

Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood.

23 Mar 2025

Unity in diversity - a celebration of culture

Join us for Unity in diversity: A celebration of cultures, an immersive experience celebrating th...

23 Mar 2025

Whangaparāoa multicultural celebration - panel discussion

A panel of locals will address the issues of multiculturalism as they see them locally and propos...

23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Belly dance community classes

Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.