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Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

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14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Book Chat at Pakuranga Library

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading. 

15 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...

15 Mar 2025

Paint carving

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15 Mar 2025

Soft stone sculpture

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15 Mar 2025

Visit, create, make

Join us for an Open Day of creative workshops, pop-up exhibitions, and performances at your local...

15 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025

Make a silver ring

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15 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025

Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Death Cafe 2025

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.