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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Business / Economy 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Events

04 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Free yoga for seniors (+65)

Learn the basics or just come along and move; you can work at your own pace. Friendly group and a...

12 Oct 2023

Art in the City | Pony Baby

We’re thrilled to host a rare performance by Pony Baby.

12 Oct 2023

Champions Cup

The ultimate tennis showdown is here! See former World Number 1’s and multi Grand Slam Winners, L...

12 Oct 2023

Estate Planning with Wendy Hampton at Glenfield Library

Hear Wendy talk about how you can prepare your estate planning.

12 Oct 2023

Late Night Art

Explore the city centre after hours with Late Night Art.

12 Oct 2023

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

After realising the impact aviation has on the environment, Michelle became passionate about figh...

12 Oct 2023

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations: Michelle Noordermeer

Each conversation will be hosted by Lauren Tipene, a presenter, air steward and of Ko Ngā Puhi tō...

12 Oct 2023

Virtual Heritage of Land and Culture – with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we explore the geoheritage of the Thames Goldfields using drone mapping and virtual to...