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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Development 31 Mar 2023

Work begins on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden in Takapuna

Work on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden has begun at Barry’s Point in Takapuna thanks to the ongoing support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and the hard work of the North Shore’s Korean community and local stakeholders.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Playgrounds 31 Mar 2023

Take flight at Manurewa playground

The Manurewa playground boasts a 40-metre flying fox, age-appropriate play equipment, and features in-ground mini trampolines and an all-abilities access roundabout. 

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Heritage 29 Mar 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Events

17 Apr 2023

Kaleidoscopic World

It is a great tool for learning ways to take command of composition, form, and negative space.

17 Apr 2023

Paper Making at Manukau Library

Have fun playing with upcycled paper.

17 Apr 2023

Wormy storytime

Learn how to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich compost with hands-on learning.

13 Feb 2023 - 04 Dec 2023

Auckland Live Morning Melodies 2023

Join us for Auckland Live Morning Melodies – the toe-tapping highlight of the Takapuna event calendar that will brighten your Monday mornings.

18 Apr 2023

A Soldier's Buttons

We’ll be sketching to create a series of small-scale circular artworks using pencils, fine pens, inks and metallic pastels.

18 Apr 2023

ANZAC Storytime

Go on a guided tour of the RSA and share an ANZAC biscuit with our Veterans.

18 Apr 2023

Climate Action: Escape Room Fun

Bring your kids for an hour of fun escape room event.

18 Apr 2023

Escape Room Challenge

Have fun solving the quizzes at the secret room.