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Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Transport 5 Feb 2018

Big CRL rig ends her construction journey

The bright red 90 tonne piling rig named Sandrine that has been working around Britomart Transport Centre has just finished her journey.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Developer sentenced to jail for 'brutal' damage to protected native trees

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop.

Plans / Projects 26 Jan 2018

Focus on Auckland's growth: Drury

A look at Auckland Council's plans to make Drury a vibrant and accessible community.

Environment 25 Jan 2018

'Look after it, or lose it' – Kauri disease spreading fast in Waitākere Ranges

Take urgent action in the Waitākere Ranges or risk losing kauri from our forests altogether, report says.

Environment 24 Jan 2018

Auckland's seabird hotspots

Step out to a feathered adventure on our doorstep.

Housing 23 Jan 2018

Council blitz on negligent building sites

Auckland Council has taken action against widespread compliance issues at a large development in east Auckland.

Cycling 22 Jan 2018

Life in the Bike Lane – Danubia Paim

Danubia Paim regularly rides from the city centre to Mission Bay to meet friends, via Tamaki Drive.

Events

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

13 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Takapuna Beach Cup 2026

The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across...

14 Feb 2026

Nurse Blake - But Did You Die? Tour

Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break.

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...