Hero image

Local

News

21 Apr 2017

Manurewa honours local veterans and their families

A series of WW1 projects supported by Manurewa Local Board recognising the area’s veterans is helping ensure the sacrifices these men and women made are never forgotten.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Transport 20 Apr 2017

Mount Albert town centre upgrade begins

The long-awaited Mount Albert town centre upgrade has commenced.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

New manager helps arts centre keep its community focus

Mairangi Bay Arts Centre has appointed a new manager, Angela Suh, as the gallery takes steps towards a new strategic plan to help it keep serving the changing community.

Environment 20 Apr 2017

Flagship recycling centre in Waiuku set for major upgrade

Auckland’s first Community Recycling Centre is undergoing extensive renovations to renew the centre and expand the facilities.

Community 18 Apr 2017

Bharatiya Mandir eyes up zero-waste future

One of Auckland’s largest Hindu temples has embarked on a zero-waste journey and hopes to influence its community of thousands in the process.

Transport 13 Apr 2017

New Lynn set to re-open for business

New Lynn’s business community has met with Auckland Council to hear about progress to re-open Great North Road following successive weather events.

Events

14 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Country

Country and folk night at Domain Rotunda with Steffany Beck, Aro.

14 Feb 2026

Nurse Blake - But Did You Die? Tour

Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break.

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

15 Feb 2026

Drum Struck

Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islan...

15 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Jazz

Join us for a jazz afternoon at Domain Rotunda with Thabani Gapara, Crystal Chen and Arohana.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...