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Cycling 1 Dec 2017

Nelson Street Cycleway Stage 2 is open

Bike riders are already enjoying stage two of the Nelson Street Cycleway, giving them a safe, direct route through the city centre to the viaduct.

Food / Drink 1 Dec 2017

The Kitchen Project launches

Emerging food entrepreneurs in west Auckland can now apply for The Kitchen Project, a local initiative that offers affordable kitchen space for product development as well as a mentoring programme.

Arts 1 Dec 2017

Top creative talent take up residency at Studio One Toi Tū

Studio One Toi Tū has announced the five recipients of their 2017/2018 Creative Studio Residency.

Community 1 Dec 2017

What I love about . . . Centennial Park

OurAuckland talks to Richard Hursthouse, who chairs Forest and Bird, North Shore and the Centennial Park Bush Society.

Community 30 Nov 2017

Commission decides no change for Auckland

North Rodney and Waiheke Island will remain part of Auckland Council after the Local Government Commission decided against proposals for separate unitary councils.

Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 30 Nov 2017

An app to report myrtle rust

Smartphone app for spotting and reporting myrtle rust.

Events

22 Mar 2026

Waiheke's World of Cultures Festival

Celebrate our diverse and unique cultural communities with food stalls, cultural performances, ar...

23 Mar 2026

Colombian Folklore Workshop

Move your body, feel the rhythm, and discover Colombia through dance.

23 Mar 2026

Origami Paper Craft

Children will make an origami craft version which they can fill with their own goodies.

24 Mar 2026

Game time!

Join us for an afternoon celebrating traditional and popular Japanese games.

24 Mar 2026

Introduction to Tatreez embroidery

Join us at Avondale Library for an introduction to Tatreez, facilitated by local Palestinian embr...

24 Mar 2026

Wayang

Join us for a special Story Time to celebrate World of Cultures at Avondale Library.

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Rhymetime

We'll learn songs, dance and read books as we celebrate our diverse heritage!