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Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Events

14 Mar 2025

Recording oral history

Explore ethics and future use agreements; and learn interviewing and technical recording skills.

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

This paint carving workshop is designed to be an introduction, try something new and creative, an...

15 Mar 2025

Soft stone sculpture

Join us for a creative journey into the world of Soft Stone Sculpture guided by the seasoned arti...

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

This workshop perfectly introduces designing and making your very custom pieces!

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...

16 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025

Beginner's panel carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to...