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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Events

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make new friends with other ent...

03 Oct 2024

Auckland’s Treasured Old Pubs

Come along for this illustrated talk with a feast of architectural images, presented by Dr Brian...

03 Oct 2024

AUCKLAND’S TREASURED OLD PUBS — HERITAGE TALKS

If you love history, architecture or just a good pub tale, come along for this illustrated talk w...

03 Oct 2024

Celebrating Miriam Corban

Learn how Miriam's legacy lives on through the naming of this new retirement village.

03 Oct 2024

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert

Experience one of cinema’s most exciting martial arts spectacles and enduring love stories.

03 Oct 2024

Geek Speak : Artist Kōrero

Join Preston McNeil for a kōrero on the creation of Arca Arcade, blending retro technology with m...

03 Oct 2024

Homestead Journey: A Culinary Exploration by Hill House Cafe

Delve into the rich history and flavours that trace the path from Nathan Homestead to Pah Homestead.

03 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party

Join the street party on K’Road celebrating 100 years of St Kevin’s Arcade!