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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

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.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Tuia Mātauranga The Ocean That Binds Us Together

Uncover the rich voyaging traditions and cultures of Moana Oceania / the Pacific Ocean.

28 Sep 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Tuia Mātauranga. The ocean that binds us together.

Tuia Mātauranga exhibition

28 Sep 2024 - 07 Oct 2024

Discover Symonds Street Cemetery

David Verran explores their stories and those of the many communities represented here.

28 Sep 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Old Avondale

Discover 'Old Avondale': 10 collages of historic Avondale, curated by Nia Vavao, sparking communi...

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party

Celebrate 100 years of St Kevin’s Arcade! Tune in for an audio tour to learn about the arcade’s r...

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Our Pacific Family

Be entertained and inspired to continue, or to even begin, your Pacific Island genealogy journey.

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Ponsonby presents: guided heritage walk with Edward Bennett

Join us on a tour of Ponsonby where we'll uncover the scandals, secrets, and curiosities that mak...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

ALBANY VILLAGE LIBRARY OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.