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Rates 15 Dec 2015

Council reviews rates exemption for a North Shore firm

Auckland Council is reviewing if Babcock should be paying more in rates.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Dec 2015

Oprah loves Tāmaki Makaurau

Internationally renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey has taken a moment to relax in some of Auckland’s most beautiful parklands.

Arts 15 Dec 2015

Sculptor of the Week – Marte Szirmay

Auckland-based artist Marte Szirmay’s sculpture, Seek, is an acquisition award winner, for the permanent collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Events

24 Jun 2023

Matariki Festival @Bayswater School

The festival includes kapa haka, food trucks, drinks, markets, lights, games, rides, and the famous bonfire not to be missed.

24 Jun 2023

Tree Benefits Workshop

The attendees will be able to discover more about the wide range of environmental services and benefits that trees provide in our daily lives.

24 Jun 2023

Waipapa Stream Restoration, Parnell - with Kaipātiki Project

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

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Westgate

Bring a picnic, or grab a coffee and have a play.

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Weekend Clay Workshop

There will be demonstrations on hand building and wheel throwing throughout both days to spark an idea.

24 Jun 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on four books in The Enchanted Wood series, this wonderful show will enchant you from the first minute to the last.

29 Apr 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Foyer Concert Series

Our Autumn programme sees us welcome three one-hour concerts that celebrate collaborative performances across different genres and experience levels.

29 Apr 2023 - 25 Nov 2023

Book Chat: Pt Chevalier Little Library

A selection of new books of varied genres will be available to borrow or add to your to-be-read pile.