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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

20 Apr 2023

Leaf Hunt - Photo Frame Workshop

Make your own photo frame by exploring nature.

20 Apr 2023

Pinecone Bird Feeder Workshop

Learn to make easy pine cone bird feeder for your garden

20 Apr 2023

Popcorn The Clown at Waitākere Central Library

Laugh with ​​Popcorn the Clown's silly magic and corny jokes.

20 Apr 2023

The Incredible Erupting Volcano

Come along to see the volcano eruption with multi-coloured lava.

20 Apr 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts - Pieces of eight

Enjoy the chamber music repertoire that involve eight players feature in this first concert of our Autumn Series.

20 Apr 2023

Worm Farming for Kids

Learn why it is important to compost instead of throwing food scraps in the bin.

20 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Dance Party Moths

Under artist Juliette Hedworth’s guidance, kids will use paper-mâché techniques to build up, smooth out and strengthen their moth designs.

20 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Kinder Surprise Monsters

Children will learn how to sculpt a monster, and we'll hide it in a ceramic egg sculpture.