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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Development 31 Mar 2023

Work begins on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden in Takapuna

Work on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden has begun at Barry’s Point in Takapuna thanks to the ongoing support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and the hard work of the North Shore’s Korean community and local stakeholders.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Playgrounds 31 Mar 2023

Take flight at Manurewa playground

The Manurewa playground boasts a 40-metre flying fox, age-appropriate play equipment, and features in-ground mini trampolines and an all-abilities access roundabout. 

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Heritage 29 Mar 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Events

20 Apr 2023

Thursday Heritage Concerts - Pieces of eight

Enjoy the chamber music repertoire that involve eight players feature in this first concert of our Autumn Series.

20 Apr 2023

Worm Farming for Kids

Learn why it is important to compost instead of throwing food scraps in the bin.

20 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Dance Party Moths

Under artist Juliette Hedworth’s guidance, kids will use paper-mâché techniques to build up, smooth out and strengthen their moth designs.

20 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Kinder Surprise Monsters

Children will learn how to sculpt a monster, and we'll hide it in a ceramic egg sculpture.

20 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Shen Yun

Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next.

21 Apr 2023

Cheesy Potato Bake Workshop

Come and find out how to make some comfort food that's hard to beat!

21 Apr 2023

Introduction to Plant Pests workshop - Amorino Park

Please join us at our FREE upcoming workshop at Amorino Park in Red Beach near Orewa.

21 Apr 2023

Kai Uku

Students will begin by using plasticine to understand how to build a three-dimensional form, sculpting free-hand the kai (food) of our childhood or cultural roots.