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Dogs 24 Feb 2017

Help make our beaches fun for all

In response to recent dog-related issues reported at Takapuna Beach, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board wanted to remind people about the rules in place at our beaches and encourage consideration for other beach users.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Feb 2017

South Auckland is home to New Zealand’s best neighbourhood

Randwick Park in Manurewa is New Zealand’s Mitre10 Community of the Year.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Kauri dieback ambassadors spreading the word

A team of ambassadors will be out in force in the Waitākeres this summer raising awareness about kauri dieback and teaching people how to stop it.

Arts 22 Feb 2017

Explore Auckland Art Gallery with Google Maps

You can now explore Auckland Art Gallery without leaving home, thanks to the Museum View feature from Google.

Cultural 22 Feb 2017

Couple turns heritage hall into home

A young Auckland couple have used Auckland Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme to help partially restore Foresters' Hall

Community 21 Feb 2017

Sandringham has a new playground

Sandringham residents have a playground and reserve they can be proud of thanks to the collaboration between Auckland Council and a local community collective.

Environment 21 Feb 2017

Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags

Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.

Events

09 Jun 2024

Bach Musica NZ: The Lark Ascending & Best of Dvorak

Bach Musica NZ, the country's leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, presents the all-...

09 Jun 2024

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

12 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Guru of Chai

Outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful, with a killer live sound track, this is not to...

13 Jun 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Winds from Japan and Europe

Japan born and raised violinist, Yuhka Nagai and NZ raised Kent Isomura present a programme.

15 Jun 2024

Pounamu Workshop

Join Maha and learn about the practices associated with Māori toi (arts) whilst creating a pounam...

15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024

NZ National Bonsai Exhibition 2024

The Exhibition will show case the very best of NZ native trees and traditional bonsai trees such...

16 Jun 2024

Tango Evolution - Music & Dance: Sunday Concert Series

Emotions and special magical feelings occur when two dancers join together with musicians to expe...

16 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Hunua Ranges Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.