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Free 1 Nov 2016

Playground review: Take a detour for fun on the beachfront

Stunning views and a seaside spot add to some exciting play equipment at Little Shoal Bay.

Cycling 31 Oct 2016

Shared path to connect Avondale and New Lynn

A new shared path between Avondale and New Lynn will offer a great way to walk and cycle between the two town centres.

Community 27 Oct 2016

Pollinator pathways in local parks

We are lucky enough to live in one of the greenest countries in the world. What we need now is the right kind of green, the kind of green that feeds and shelters our birds, bees and lesser known pollinating animals.

Playgrounds 26 Oct 2016

Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem

A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.

Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Community 21 Oct 2016

Flower of the week: California poppy

California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.

Events

16 May 2024

Midtown Street Party

Dine in the intimate setting of the Stables in the company of some of the region’s most talented...

16 May 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Harmony across ages: Shostakovich & Dvorak’s evocative piano quintets

The Mātātā Quintet join forces to present two monumental chamber works that encapsulate the disti...

16 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

The Handlers

This show will make you laugh, cry, reminisce, get you all fired up and make you remember all the...

30 Apr 2024 - 26 Jul 2024

Street Party

Dine in the intimate setting of the Stables in the company of some of the region’s most talented...

17 May 2024

Eskdale Reserve and Kaipatiki Project nursery tour, Birkdale

Learn more about the amazing mahi/work staff and volunteers are doing in the field of native plan...

17 May 2024 - 21 Jun 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our second series for 2024, Romantic Comedies, features six of the best films in that genre from...

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Blockhouse Bay Library Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...

18 May 2024

Naturopath Rachelle Turrell's Food as Medicine

Naturopath Rachelle will discuss how we can use food as medicine.