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Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2015

Waitawa Regional Park

Waitawa Regional Park is 188ha of coastal parkland located 13km east of Clevedon.

Community 1 Dec 2015

Flaxing lyrical about Pā harakeke

A project that weaves together traditional practices and environmental benefits is under way at Walmer Reserve in Point Chevalier.

Playgrounds 1 Dec 2015

Play space set to make a splash

Albert-Eden Local Board is providing a new play space at Waterview Reserve, with interactive water play, a playground waka, fale-inspired shade, a volleyball net, barbecues and drinking fountains.

Dogs 1 Dec 2015

Blaze a trail at Sanders Reserve

Sanders Reserve is a great spot for enjoying the outdoors this summer

Business / Economy 30 Nov 2015

Lysaght Building lights up GridAKL innovation precinct

GridAKL opened in 2014, and is entering an exciting new phase.

Exhibition 30 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura

From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.

Environment 30 Nov 2015

Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour

Upper Harb​our Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.

Sports / Leisure 27 Nov 2015

Zoo tales: Rotoroa field trips

In this week’s Zoo tales, Auckland Zoo’s Rotoroa Island education officer Brian takes us on a field trip (with orca and kiwi!) and tells us why wildlife education is important as well as fun.

Events

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Oct 2023 - 04 Feb 2024

Hungerball - Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

A customised inflatable sports arena where a range of sports/games can be played for all ages.

06 Feb 2024

Waitangi ki Manukau 2024

Join us at Manukau Sports Bowl this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out!

09 Feb 2024

Movies in Parks: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter is an ordinary 11-year-old boy who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been...

09 Feb 2024

Russell Howard - Live

Join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hil...

10 Feb 2024

Interislander Bean Rock Swim

Come along for an amazing day of ocean swimming, running along the waterfront, music, food, activ...

10 Feb 2024

Lunar New Year Festival

Enjoy the acrobatic performances of the Tung Tek lion dancers and the beautiful costumes and show...