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Heritage 26 May 2016

Take the Rose Trail

The Rose Trail is a winding, 30-minute ramble through Symonds Street Cemetery.

Transport 26 May 2016

More double decker buses coming

A double decker bus may soon be part of your daily commute.

Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Community 19 May 2016

Awards shine light on local businesses

After months of nominations, public voting and mystery shoppers, Albert-Eden’s top businesses have been recognised at a special awards evening.

Events

01 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - St Stephen's Chapel

Explore Takutai Street where Bishop George Augustus Selwyn and his fellow missionaries used to tr...

01 Oct 2024

Pasifika stories & stick weaving

Listen to stories from our Pacific neighbours and try your hand at traditional stick weaving.

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Squiggla Workshops

Unlock your creativity and have some fun exploring a variety of visual thinking and mark-making t...

01 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Play with Patterns

Step back in time, explore the historic buildings in the village and the heritage gardens, feed t...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Free family fun at Mt Roskill Library

Join us for these exciting school holidays.

01 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis

Yakishime, firing unglazed wares at high temperatures, is said to be one of the most basic means...

01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Biketober

Join our annual festival of bicycle fun, brightening up neighbourhoods all over Tāmaki Makaurau,...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2025

The Wonders of Grafton

Join Edward Bennett on a two-hour walk of Grafton.