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Environment 12 Oct 2017

Butterflies flutter by at Blockhouse Bay

Following an agreement with Whau Local Board, the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust will establish a butterfly garden in Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve.

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Community 11 Oct 2017

Have your say on Meola Reef Reserve

Providing a 10-20 year vision for the area, the draft plan takes into consideration the current values and uses of the reserve and proposes how to improve them.

Environment 11 Oct 2017

Hunua Ranges bursting with baby kōkako

Auckland Council’s biggest ever pest control operation has chalked up a major victory for the endangered kōkako, with dozens of new chicks hatching in the Hunua Ranges this summer.

11 Oct 2017

Coatesville community leads the way

Coatesville Settlers Hall is the first hall in Rodney to be managed and operated by the community.

Educational 11 Oct 2017

WWI gallery opening at Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland Museum has opened a captivating new gallery sharing NZ’s experiences of World War One.

Heritage 10 Oct 2017

Nixon monument brings descendants together

Mayor Phil Goff met with descendants of the battle at Rangiāowhia regarding the fate of the colonial statue.

Community 9 Oct 2017

Final stage of the Waterview Shared Path is open

The final stage of the Waterview Shared Path, one of Auckland’s biggest shared paths, is officially open.

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Unwind before Christmas with a SoulCollage® workshop

Create a small collage with personal meaning to calm and centre yourself during this busy season.

12 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

Vector Lights for a Kiwi Christmas 2024

Vector Lights is celebrating this festive season with a brand-new light and sound show.

12 Dec 2024 - 23 Jan 2025

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28 Nov 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

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Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

07 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Word-Up, Stand-Up

Come along every Tuesday, with afternoon tea on us, to see what the fuss is about.