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Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Events

06 Apr 2023

Preserving 101 Workshop

Learn about all the practical methods tutor Ellen Schindler from TinyFootprint has applied in her home.

23 Feb 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Rongoā Workshops

Explore key philosophies, principles, and processes of Rongoā Māori, traditional Māori healing.

05 Jan 2023 - 07 Dec 2023

Crochet Club

Share projects and patterns with other crocheters in the community.

07 Apr 2023

Family Bike Ride & Picnic – EcoFest

A fun picnic, bike rock 'egg' hunt and catch up with other families on bikes at Blackpool Reserve.

07 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Waiheke Homes "Waiheke Jazz Festival"

Featuring a huge range of entertainment from Hello Sailor, Space Waltz, White Chapel Jak, Nairobi trio, Midge Marsden, and so many more.

07 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023

MEGALAND - Returns for Easter!

Experience this epic 300 meter long course with 43 challenging obstacles.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Eco Warriors: School holiday programme at Auckland Council Libraries

Plant the seeds for change and discover ways to create, craft, and contribute to protecting our planet!

13 Jan 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Mandarin Storytime

Join Sunshine Kid Club for some exciting mandarin stories and songs.