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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

21 Apr 2023

LEGO Building Session

Build your own creation with our Lego.

21 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

Stage of Being (New Zealand Dance Company)

A fairy tale for all people and all times, with music composed by David Long, LittleBits and AddOns, explores character types that are universally relatable and that give perspe...

21 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2023

Vector Lights for Anzac Day

Head to the Vector Lights show and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.

17 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group

Join this exciting free programme to discuss short stories and poetry.

22 Apr 2023

Blues Vs Waratahs

Come dressed in blue to support your favourite team!

22 Apr 2023

Book launch: So you want to be a nurse? - A memoir of 40 years as a nurse

In this witty and moving autobiography, Chris Davies Curtis details her many whimsical adventures as a nursing professional.

22 Apr 2023

Browns Bay Beach Clean Up

A beach clean-up is an easy, social way to do exactly that and get instant results.

22 Apr 2023

Cactus Painting

Explore techniques and colour palettes to capture the unique beauty of these desert plants!