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Community 17 Feb 2025

West Auckland RDA facility gallops ahead

The ongoing development of the West Auckland RDA covered riding facility is galloping further ahead thanks to a $512,859 grant from Auckland Council.

Dogs 14 Feb 2025

Unleash your views on proposed dog rules

Dog walking around Tāmaki Makaurau could look different later this year following consultation on the dog policy, bylaw and regional and local park access rules.

Community 13 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Feb 2025

Shading the way: Beachlands playground gets cool upgrade

Kahawairahi Drive Reserve Playground is getting some exciting upgrades that will enhance the park experience for everyone, thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Beaches 13 Feb 2025

West coast beach warning after tragic incidents

Visitors to beaches out west are being urged to stay safe.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Dogs 10 Feb 2025

Paws for thought

Ōrākei residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Transport 5 Feb 2025

Pukekohe train a relief for locals

After nearly 3 years of waiting the Pukekohe train service officially resumed this week, making the morning commute much easier for locals.

Events

30 May 2025

City Art tour

Discover the artistic treasures of Auckland’s CBD on this exclusive guided tour.

28 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Hillsborough Ceilidh

Join us to learn about traditional Scotttish community dancing, or ceilidh.

31 Jan 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Family history help

Beginners and experienced genealogists are welcome to attend this drop-in session.

31 May 2025

Free live concert: Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha

Come and join us for the live performance of the Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha music series.

31 May 2025

Manukau Harbour Symposium

Hear intergenerational stories from the heart, from scientists and innovators, about traditional...

31 May 2025

Remarkable Survivors

Photograph curator Keith Giles takes a look at why some studio collections no longer exist and ho...

31 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025

Meet an Archaeologist

Photographer Adrian Cook crafts timeless portraits using the wet plate collodion process, a 19th...

31 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025

Weekend clay workshop

Explore both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.