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Playgrounds 26 Oct 2016

Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem

A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.

Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Community 21 Oct 2016

Flower of the week: California poppy

California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.

Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Development 21 Oct 2016

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.

Transport 20 Oct 2016

Main construction work starting on Manukau Bus Station

Main construction work on the Manukau Bus Station will start next week, following Auckland Transport’s decision to award the contract to NZ Strong.

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19 Nov 2024

Take the Test - Weekday health check

Free checks and practical advice from health organisations.

19 Nov 2024

Take the Test - weekday health checks

Free checks and practical advice from health organisations.

19 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Baby Gorgeous

Marshall Lorenzo is a comedy writer back home in Aotearoa after writing the debut season of Canad...

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

20 Nov 2024

Children's Author Renisa Viraj Maki talk and Reading

Come along and hear Children's Author Renisa Viraj Maki read her recently published book "What's...

20 Nov 2024

The Bostrom Scenario

Be sure not to miss this award-winning indie plot puzzle film.

15 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Greenhithe

Seniors can learn to connect with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...

21 Nov 2024

Bayleys Great Classics: Romantic Journeys

Join us for this exciting event.