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Community 1 Dec 2017

What I love about . . . Centennial Park

OurAuckland talks to Richard Hursthouse, who chairs Forest and Bird, North Shore and the Centennial Park Bush Society.

Community 30 Nov 2017

Commission decides no change for Auckland

North Rodney and Waiheke Island will remain part of Auckland Council after the Local Government Commission decided against proposals for separate unitary councils.

Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 30 Nov 2017

An app to report myrtle rust

Smartphone app for spotting and reporting myrtle rust.

29 Nov 2017

New-look Teed Street open for business

Newmarket hotspot Teed Street has been transformed under Waitematā Local Board’s Laneways Plan.

Transport 27 Nov 2017

Improving traffic flow along Dominion Road

AT will start improving Dominion Road and bus services along the route in early 2018.

Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

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Poetry Takeover

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12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

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12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

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12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

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12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

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12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

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12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

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