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Housing 20 Feb 2017

Developer confirmed for council-owned Hobsonville Point site

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed Avanda Group as the housing developer for Stage Two of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Community 17 Feb 2017

Kauri Kids serves generations in Beach Haven

Cindy Starnes-Koroi of Kauri Kids Beach Haven shares how childcare can enrich the entire community.

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Transport 15 Feb 2017

New Auckland-Northland motorway route revealed

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) have announced a proposed route for a new road between Warkworth and Wellsford.

14 Feb 2017

Auckland Council welcomes Auditor-General’s Massey North report

A report by the Auditor-General into aspects of Auckland Council’s management and governance of the Westgate/Massey North town centre project has been welcomed by the council.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Five more years for Waitākere Community Recycling Centre

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish after securing a five-year contract with Auckland Council.

Plans / Projects 9 Feb 2017

The City Rail Link: from 1923 to 2023

Emerging Auckland's City Rail Link timeline details the progress of Auckland's most important transport priority from its inception in 2008 to -- all going well -- its completion around 2023.

Environment 8 Feb 2017

Stormwater project prepares for Papakura growth

Auckland Council is part way through a project to reduce flood risk, improve water quality and take pressure of the existing stormwater network in the Papakura area.

Events

06 Mar 2025

Special seaweek event: Amazing adaptations of Ocean Animals

Participate in a craft session to make your very own sea creature.

07 Nov 2024 - 03 Apr 2025

Book Group

Please join us for our monthly Book Chat in Parnell Library, every first Thursday of the month.

07 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: We Bought a Zoo

Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save...

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.

07 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025

The painted garden with Verity Kindleysides

Join us as we explore the essentials of painting and sketching from nature and the gardens here a...

07 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025

Stream clean up with Kaipātiki Project

Join in and help us make space for water to keep our streams safe, healthy, and flood-resilient!

08 Mar 2025

Cheesemaking masterclass: Feta, ricotta & mascarpone

Learn the art of cheese-making in just two hours with Oak and Thistle’s Julie Craig.

08 Mar 2025

Chinese Tea Culture Course - Tasting green tea and black tea

The sessions help participants master the characteristics of different tea types.