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Youth / Rangatahi 9 May 2018

Secondary school students make a splash

39 high school students ready to change the world – or at least the water.

Environment 9 May 2018

New pest control project underway in Greenhithe

A large grant has given a welcome boost to community pest control efforts in Greenhithe.

Beaches 8 May 2018

Tapapakanga Regional Park recognised again

Tapapakanga has picked up the prestigious Green Flag award for the third time.

Food / Drink 7 May 2018

Fabulous things about Franklin

Find out what Franklin Local Board members love about the region in this new monthly series.

Environment 7 May 2018

Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.

Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Have your say 2 May 2018

Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Beginner Roller Dance Classes

Join the fabulous team from Skate Nation for a month of free beginner roller dance classes!

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

W_acking for all

Learn the roots of Punking, move with joy, and celebrate Pride in a fun, safe, and inclusive spac...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Hibiscus and Bays Art Studio Trail 2026

Come down to Estuary Arts to view the range of artists on the trail and plan your trip.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

The annual student and tutor showcase

View a range of media from oils, acrylics and watercolour to drawing, ceramics, sculpture and mix...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Voices of hope - Behind the smile

This audiovisual exhibition showcases the diversity of the human experience, and explores the dep...