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Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Transport 2 Feb 2016

Double-deckers coming to harbour bridge and North Shore

Bus passengers who travel across the harbour bridge will soon be riding in style. Auckland Transport and its operator Ritchies Transport are introducing another 15 double-deckers to the popular Northern Express service.

Development 2 Feb 2016

Rodney youth get involved in playground design

Young people in Helensville, Leigh and Te Hana are picking their favourite equipment for their local playground.

Development 28 Jan 2016

Local board supports plans to develop Onehunga

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has voiced its support for plans to redevelop Onehunga’s port and town centre.

Arts 27 Jan 2016

Murals bring splash of pride at Gallaher Park

The Gallaher Park clubroom walls have been given a colourful makeover thanks to murals from local artists.

Community 27 Jan 2016

Pavilion opens with song and dance

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, local iwi and residents opened a new pavilion at James Watson Park with a dawn blessing and neighbourhood fun day.

Community 27 Jan 2016

Award for community stalwart

Howick Local Board presented the overall Rotary Club of Botany East Tāmaki Citizen of the Year Award to community stalwart Hans Wang.

Arts 26 Jan 2016

On the passing of Barry Brickell

Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

Events

21 Jan 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

Circus in the Park - Myers Park

Join the amazing Circus In The Park team to play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons and spinning plates.

14 Apr 2023

Basement Theatre Preview Show

Get the party started early with this April preview of what’s coming up for Comedy Fest at Tāmaki Makaurau’s home of an indie comedy, Basement Theatre.

14 Apr 2023

Discover Permaculture Plants

We will be using a variety of permaculture plant cuttings to make edible ‘bouquets’.

14 Apr 2023

Dreamtime Monograms

We’ll learn some basic stitching techniques to embroider this onto the end of a pillowcase.

14 Apr 2023

Growing Greens - Food Demo using Greens - Love Food Hate Waste

Learn how to grow your own fresh greens, for smoothies, salads, meals and more!

14 Apr 2023

Joanne McNally - The Prosecco Express

'Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring', Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing.

14 Apr 2023

Kaitiāki Super Hero

Learn some superhero powers and become a Kaitiāki/Guardian Super Hero.

14 Apr 2023

Nude Food – EcoFest

You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers to help them last longer.