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Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Onehunga Mall upgrade kicks off

The $2.7 million project, which will upgrade the mall between Grey Street and Arthur Street, is a priority in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan 2014, and received strong support from the wider community during recent consultation.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Peace tree honours the past

A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Project Little Oneroa

Improving the health of Little Oneroa Stream

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

29 Sep 2015

Putting Pakuranga on the map

Howick Local Board has formally endorsed the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan, which presents the board’s aspirations for Pakuranga town centre.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Arts 29 Sep 2015

Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years

A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.

Events

28 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

MOTAT holiday experience

These school holidays, explore bridges and tunnels — from epic builds to animal burrows.

28 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

School Holiday Fun - Connecting Stars, Connecting Oceans

Step back in time, learn skills from the past and experience some of the work done every day, in...

25 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Doc Edge Festival 2025

With its Oscar-qualifying status secured for another three years, the festival continues to attra...

24 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Waterways of our journeys

Join us in celebrating Matariki through reflection, storytelling, and connection.

21 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Taniwha Besties Ride Or Die

In celebration of Matariki, Kahurangiariki Smith presents a specially curated collection of Taniw...

21 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Tūhono

Tūhono (to join, connect, bond) is a vibrant new light addition to the City Centre’s Matariki cel...

21 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga

An eye-catching installation in Te Komititanga Plaza will alert passersby to Miki Rapu Waiata: Ta...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

E Tepu E Rea

This exhibition will also feature works by collaborators Sophie Riley, Tony Pecotic, Mike Raven,...