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Environment 17 Nov 2015

Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill planting symbol of new Auckland

A tree will soon again stand on the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Franklin

Home to many of Auckland’s spectacular regional parks and beaches, the Franklin Local Board area’s rural setting offers something for everyone.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region

The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.

Events

15 Apr 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Curator Tours With Melina Payne

Join Homestead Galleries Curator & Exhibitions Manager Melina for an intimate tour of our current...

25 Mar 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Parnell Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of listening to stories and poetry being read aloud and chatted ab...

18 Mar 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Information is Power - Age Concern talks

A series of informational talks to help you navigate the issues that may arise as you get older. 

26 Feb 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Book Chat

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

28 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

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

29 May 2024

Mystery in the Library Series: Blood by the Beach

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Auckland Libraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling...

29 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Legacy - Believe

The pictures challenge the conventions of both photography and portraiture.