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Arts 31 Jan 2017

The Lighthouse nears completion

Details will be announced soon for a ceremony to celebrate the opening of Michael Parekowhai's artwork on Queens Wharf.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Transport 16 Jan 2017

Changes for Britomart Station users

Downtown train users will soon find the Chief Post Office building closed and new entrances created for Britomart station.

Cycling 13 Jan 2017

Final piece of city cycle loop announced

The connection along Nelson St to Quay St via Market Place, Customs St West and Lower Hobson St, will complete the loop.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jan 2017

New basketball court opens in Avondale

The new Spark ‘Boroughs’ west basketball court opened on Tuesday in Avondale Central Reserve in time for the community to enjoy it over summer.

Cycling 22 Dec 2016

Public feedback shapes Mt Albert upgrade

Consultation on the possible right turn options from New North Road to Mt Albert Road as part of a proposed Mt Albert town centre upgrade has now closed.

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Food Forest Dynamics: A syntropic approach

Learn the basic principles behind syntropy and get practical guidance on how to plant your food f...

29 Mar 2025

Growing, harvesting and cooking workshop

Join us at EcoMatters' Hope Teaching Garden on the banks of the Whau River for this Love Food Hat...

29 Mar 2025

Jade du Preez – author talk

Join us for another fantastic author talk.

29 Mar 2025

JS carving workshop

Workshop participants will be guided in creating their own pacific design to carve their own uniq...

29 Mar 2025

Let's make an origami pop up card

Join us for a creative origami pop-up card workshop, where you’ll learn to craft stunning, three-...

30 Mar 2025

A world of kites

Join us for a celebration of the cultures of the world through kites!

30 Mar 2025

East Auckland Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 2025

Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active.

02 Apr 2025

Gagana Leiloa

This powerful performance incorporates interactive elements, encouraging audience engagement thro...