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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Development 31 Mar 2023

Work begins on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden in Takapuna

Work on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden has begun at Barry’s Point in Takapuna thanks to the ongoing support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and the hard work of the North Shore’s Korean community and local stakeholders.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Playgrounds 31 Mar 2023

Take flight at Manurewa playground

The Manurewa playground boasts a 40-metre flying fox, age-appropriate play equipment, and features in-ground mini trampolines and an all-abilities access roundabout. 

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Heritage 29 Mar 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Events

12 Apr 2023

Free Silent Disco Kids Adventures - Time Travel Edition

Join one of a kind adventure!

12 Apr 2023

Garden Wrigglers

Meet some busy, wriggly worms, learn what they do, and how they make a difference in our lives.

12 Apr 2023

Grass Heads at Grey Lynn Library

Bring an old pair of stockings and a glass jar from home to create your own grass head character.

12 Apr 2023

Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars: Things you need to know

Come along and discover what you need to know for spaceflight to our neighbouring planet and possibly humanity’s second home.

12 Apr 2023

Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste Workshop

Learn how to make a waste-free foot soak with simple ingredients.

12 Apr 2023

Make a bokashi Bin

Learn to make a bokashi bin and composting.

12 Apr 2023

Protect Our Oceans

Learn how to ink up and roll through the printing press.

12 Apr 2023

Speaker event: The Role of Trees in Mitigating Climate Change - EcoFest

Professor Len Gillman will shine some light on the complexities of our silent citizens.