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Environment 2 Mar 2017

Butterflies declare war on Waiheke weeds

The Auckland Council Biosecurity team has launched the latest in a round of biocontrol attacks on Auckland’s weeds.

2 Mar 2017

Councillor Cathy Casey: Homelessness is an issue we can't ignore

Councillor Cathy Casey reflects on a moving story about life and death on the streets of Auckland.

Transport 1 Mar 2017

WATCH: AMETI Eastern Busway

The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway is a group of projects in south-east Auckland that will improve transport choices and connections in the area.

Transport 28 Feb 2017

Volcano-themed skate park opens in New Windsor

Auckland's volcanic heritage has inspired a new skate park opened in New Windsor over the weekend of 25-26 February. The park is part of the NZ Transport Agency's Waterview Connection project.

Cycling 27 Feb 2017

Pt England School celebrates new bikes and cycling track

Pt England School pupils riding 50 new bicycles celebrated the official opening of their 400m state-of-the-art bike track on Thursday 23 February.

Plans / Projects 25 Feb 2017

Westgate Town Park set to bloom in spring

Te Hauāuru, the new Westgate Town Park, is due to be completed by spring. Hawkins Construction has started work on the 1.1ha site, which is situated in the 24ha open space next to the Northwest Mall on the corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Community 24 Feb 2017

Upcycling at the Tip Stop Shop

Next time you visit Great Barrier Island don't forget to grab a bargain at the Aotea Community Upcycle Centre in Claris, affectionately known by locals as the Tip Stop Shop.

Events

22 Nov 2025

Tātai Hono: Whakapapa Research Open Day

Broaden your understanding of whakapapa research by attending our Tātai Hono open day, run by our...

22 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Stitching anew

Stitch stories and emotions into fabric with Prairie Hatchard-McGill.

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Balloon Dog

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22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Gold Star Open Week

Discover our expo showcase, sharing the story of how a small community of volunteers transformed...

22 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Festive Whānau Weekends

Join us for festive weekend activities - choral performances, FREE Christmas crafts, post a lette...

22 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Visit Santa's Study

Visit Santa Claus in his quiet Museum study, as he takes time out from his noisy toy workshop to...

18 Oct 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Taster pottery workshops

Use the slab technique to create a vessel, plate, or simply experiment and go with the flow.

25 Sep 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Pest Free Composting

Learn pest-free composting with DIY tips and a discount on your very own compost system!