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Dogs 4 Mar 2016

Bichon boy needs a home

Meet Finnick, a loveable two-year-old Bichon male looking for a forever home.

Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

Community 4 Mar 2016

"Wild Play" encouraged

“Wild Thing” founder David Bond promotes wild play at Barry Curtis Park on 12 March to celebrate Parks Week.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for people’.

Events

30 Apr 2023

Waiuku Steel 'n' Wheels Festival 2023

Save this date as it's going to be a good ole rumble of a day in Waiuku Town Centre.

30 Apr 2023 - 30 May 2023

The Big Bike Film Night 2023

All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

02 May 2023 - 20 May 2023

Witi's Wāhine

You are invited into a story crafted by Nancy Brunning.

03 May 2023

HeritageTalks: Audioculture Presents: Gareth Shute - Music and New Zealand

Learn why so many venues in the ‘70s were in hotels and how alcohol-themed bands like Beam and Distillery came to be.

03 May 2023 - 01 Jun 2023

Strike Up The Band!

You’ll be swaying to the sensational sounds of Tijuana Brass, Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini, and more!

05 May 2023

An Evening with Michael Pollan

Uncover the surprising history of our food and the complex and concerning systems we use to get from farm to table.

05 May 2023

Best Foods Comedy Gala 2023

There’ll be huge laughs, fresh sets and mayo galore.

05 May 2023

Introduction to Plant Pests - Windmill Reserve, Epsom

Learn more about identifying and controlling weeds in your local park or backyard.