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City Rail Link 6 Mar 2018

CRL tunnel boring machine has a name

More than 30,000 people from as far away as the UK, USA, Europe, the Philippines and Afghanistan participated in the naming contest run in just under a week.

Community 6 Mar 2018

Heart of Takapuna to come to life

Well-designed public spaces, new homes and employment opportunities can now be realised in central Takapuna following a decision to develop the Anzac Street carpark.

Cultural 6 Mar 2018

Mexican Hair Renewer and Sublime Salad Oil?

City Rail Link contractors have uncovered a new trove of archaeological objects at the Britomart excavation site.

Community 6 Mar 2018

Green light for Panmure regeneration plan

It will improve transport connections to and from the town centre, reinvigorate the mainstreet and reconnect the community with its surrounding natural features.

Pest Free 5 Mar 2018

Operation little spotted kiwi part II a success

Twenty additional little spotted kiwi have been successfully welcomed into their new home at Shakespear Regional Park over the weekend.

Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

2 Mar 2018

New local board member has Manurewa at heart

Dave Pizzini might be the new face on the Manurewa Local Board but the recently-elected local board member is no stranger to Manurewa - a community his family has lived in for generations.

Events

17 Oct 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Pictures at an Exhibition

The scintillating French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, an Auckland Philharmonia favourite, return...

17 Oct 2024

VAL ONG — THROW IT DOWN

An intensive six-week ceramics course for those wanting to learn the basics of contemporary clay...

17 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Diwali celebrations at Botany Library

Join us this Diwali for these exciting events.

17 Oct 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Acrylic Splash!

We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better pain...

17 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Evening Class: Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

Unwind after work with this relaxed evening class, perfect for beginners or those wanting a creat...

03 Oct 2024 - 07 Nov 2024

Te Reo Māori for beginners

Te Reo Māori for beginners is a 6 week course.  The course is suitable for adults of any ability....

26 Sep 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Tai Chi Class

Join Monica, who has taught Tai Chi in Taiwan for over 30 years.

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...