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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

18 Apr 2023

Let’s Build a Volcano

We are going to make a papier-mâché volcano.

18 Apr 2023

Microplastic Fish craft

Come along to make a Microplastic Fish.

18 Apr 2023

Origami Kiwi Bookmark - Onehunga Library

Join us for an easy origami project for beginners.

18 Apr 2023

Tuna (Eel) Stick Puppets Workshop

Make your own Tuna (Eel) Stick Puppet and contribute to our long, giant Library Eel.

18 Apr 2023

WasteWise DIY Beauty Products Workshop

Learn how to make DIY beauty products – body scrubs with natural ingredients, including essential oils.

18 Apr 2023

Wrapped Easter ART

Use upcycled materials to make beautiful Easter decorations.

18 Apr 2023 - 19 Apr 2023

Pikachu I Choose You!

This workshop will be perfect to sculpt and create the pokemon kids love.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.