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Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Community 18 Jan 2017

Waterview’s new playground opens

Waterview's exciting new playground is now open.

Transport 16 Jan 2017

Changes for Britomart Station users

Downtown train users will soon find the Chief Post Office building closed and new entrances created for Britomart station.

Cycling 13 Jan 2017

Final piece of city cycle loop announced

The connection along Nelson St to Quay St via Market Place, Customs St West and Lower Hobson St, will complete the loop.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jan 2017

New basketball court opens in Avondale

The new Spark ‘Boroughs’ west basketball court opened on Tuesday in Avondale Central Reserve in time for the community to enjoy it over summer.

Cycling 22 Dec 2016

Public feedback shapes Mt Albert upgrade

Consultation on the possible right turn options from New North Road to Mt Albert Road as part of a proposed Mt Albert town centre upgrade has now closed.

Libraries 22 Dec 2016

Multipurpose community facility set to become heart of the west

Westgate library and community centre will include library spaces, an interactive children’s area, and digital and creative hubs.

Events

03 Aug 2025

Beyond the Stars

Asparkling concert series hosted by charismatic performer Nick Hall (who you may also know as the...

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Kids Makers Club - Pakuranga Library

Meet new friends, share and build ideas together!

05 Aug 2025

Life after Stroke

This session will focus on Aphasia and rehabilitation.

07 Aug 2025

Daphnis et Chloé

Auckland Philharmonia celebrates Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday with one of the most glorious enc...

06 Jun 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Mindful reads and chats

Join us for a calm and inspiring space to connect and reflect!

10 Aug 2025

Prediabetes to Prevention: Take control before and after the diagnosis

Learn how insulin resistance develops silently over time, the key blood tests to ask for, what sy...

16 Aug 2025

Make Bespoke Clay Platters

Join us for a fun and inspiring workshop – food tastes better when served on a platter you’ve mad...

17 Aug 2025

Te Whau Walkway Community Planting Day

Join the Mahurangi Land Restoration Programme planting day at Te Whau Walkway