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24 Nov 2016

Auckland’s population growth: By the numbers

There are now more than 40,000 people living in Auckland's city centre – a figure which has been reached more than 10 years earlier than predicted.

Cycling 24 Nov 2016

New connection for cyclists in Mount Roskill

The Mt Roskill Safe Route, opened by Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Mayor Phil Goff, is part of a route that will ultimately connect Auckland's two harbours.

Cycling 24 Nov 2016

Work starts on Pukekohe Station upgrade

Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Mayor Phil Goff marked the start of main construction work with the turning of the first sods.

Environment 23 Nov 2016

Safer spaces on the way for Auckland's ancestral mountains

Pedestrian-only areas at the tihi (summits) of five tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountains) will be introduced in 2017.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Transport 22 Nov 2016

WATCH: City Rail Link time-lapse

This time-lapse video, recorded in August and September, shows the progress being made on the City Rail Link works in the Albert Street area.

Free 22 Nov 2016

Explore the night sky at Arataki Visitor Centre

Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi is the gateway to Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, and the perfect place to do some stargazing.

Development 22 Nov 2016

West Auckland reserve wins World Architecture Festival award

Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate has been awarded Landscape of the Year Winner 2016. Designed by Isthmus Group, Kopupaka Reserve is situated in the emerging Westgate metropolitan centre in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area.

Events

19 May 2024

LIVE DAY: Steam

Spend the day hopping on and off one of our beautifully maintained steam trains.

19 May 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 1 – Unquiet Dreams

Journey through a diverse musical landscape beginning with Benjamin Britten’s ‘Introduction and A...

19 May 2024

Stunning cyclamen workshop - Wintergardens Sunday Art Sessions

Come join us at the Domain Wintergardens for a fun and creative Sunday art session!

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...

23 Sep 2023 - 19 May 2024

Nature Play - Myers Park

At Nature Play in Myers Park you’ll see your kids discover new ways to play, make new friends and...

20 May 2024

Creative Talks : Elizabeth Barton

Elizabeth has established her own studio in Te Aroha, where she enjoys a unique creative hub show...

20 May 2024 - 23 May 2024

Vector Lights for Road Safety Week 2024

Vector Lights will shine bright yellow for Road Safety Week, which aims to inspire communities to...

11 Apr 2024 - 20 May 2024

'Weathering the Storm' free workshop

Learn how to navigate the uncertainty of disaster recovery, support children and others through e...