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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Business / Economy 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Bastion Point artwork blessed

The new artwork at the entranceway to the steps on Tamaki Drive, leading from Mission Bay to Bastion Point, has been blessed.

Environment 28 Apr 2016

Lonely duck languishes for love

Staff at Auckland Domain are playing cupid for one lonely duck who has lost her mate.

Sports / Leisure 27 Apr 2016

Whitewater park opens in south Auckland

Auckland's purpose-built whitewater park opened to the public today.

Events

04 Oct 2023

Peace, Love and Protest Badges - With Leela Bhai

Say it loud and proud, whether it’s a message of Peace, Love or Protest!

04 Oct 2023

Star Trek | Sci Fi at Stardome

The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy, with Mr. Spock keeping him in ch...

04 Oct 2023

Warkworth's colourful past

Lyn Wade will talk about the life and times of local pioneering families.

04 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make friends with other enthusi...

16 Aug 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years an...

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

25 Oct 2022 - 06 Nov 2023

Viva Las Vegas

Prepare to be dazzled as Operatunity with New Zealand’s most iconic entertainers and band transpo...