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Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

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.

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.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

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

Events

02 Apr 2025

Gagana Leiloa

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

03 Apr 2025

Badness in Brokenwood

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Warkworth Library and Auckland Libraries, invites boo...

05 Apr 2025

Calligraphic abstraction 101

Participants will be provided with beginner calligraphy exercises, a selection of Persian poetry,...

05 Apr 2025

Gardening with chickens

Learn how garden ecosystems can meet the lifestyle needs of poultry, reduce care requirements, an...

05 Apr 2025

Glen Eden stream walk and talk

Hear about the history, ecology and community art along the path, and see how it has been transfo...

05 Apr 2025

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

05 Apr 2025

Walk & talk wetlands

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

05 Apr 2025

Watercolour travel journalling

Learn easy-going techniques that cover the basics of drawing, watercolouring and journaling.