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Environment 7 May 2016

Keeping kiwi safe on our pest-free Gulf islands

Auckland’s Motutapu Island has welcomed some new arrivals recently, as five kiwi have been introduced to the pest-free island.

Beaches 6 May 2016

Orewa follows the Tsunami signs and blue lines

Auckland Council will be installing tsunami signs in Orewa next week to increase the coastal town’s tsunami preparedness.

Beaches 4 May 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp getting an upgrade

An upgrade to Muriwai Motor Camp will kick off this week. It will give the campground a more efficient layout, as well as new showers, toilet blocks, laundry, kitchen, BBQ areas and the latest addition - a fish cleaning station.

Cycling 3 May 2016

Strong support for SeaPath

Public support for Auckland’s proposed SeaPath, a proposed walking and cycling path between Takapuna and Northcote Point, has been overwhelming.

Environment 3 May 2016

Seagull rescue comes off without a hitch

It was a quiet day. Kim Clarke, a swimming pool inspector with the Building Control department, was going about her usual work day when she got the call.

Development 2 May 2016

Franklin Road set for makeover

Auckland Transport has released preliminary designs for the upgrade of Franklin Road.

Transport 29 Apr 2016

Simpler and more frequent bus network for North Shore

North Shore residents can look forward to a simpler, better connected, and more frequent bus network which reflects the community’s needs, as the final decisions on the New Network for the North Shore were released today.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Creeping fuchsia at the Botanic Gardens

The blue pollen of these rare fuchsia are a treat for visitors to the Botanic Gardens.

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.