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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 peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Events

09 Nov 2023

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations: Doris de Pont and Friends

Each conversation will be hosted by Lauren Tipene, a presenter, air steward and of Ko Ngā Puhi tō...

09 Nov 2023

Ranger guided walk - Point View Reserve, Botany

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream habitat found within the reserve...

09 Nov 2023

The Corrs

Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs will return to New Zealand in November 2023. Joining th...

10 Nov 2023

Kevin Bridges - The Overdue Catch-Up

Don’t miss the chance to catch one of the most astute observational comedians around today at the...

11 Nov 2023

APO | The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Mahler 5

Tristan und Isolde is Wagner’s hymn to desire beyond reason.

11 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023

Baby Expo - November

Gain expert, up-to-date advice from our diverse range of exhibitors and experiment with products...

14 May 2023 - 12 Nov 2023

Free Organ Concert Series

Head to the Auckland Town Hall for performances on the iconic Auckland Town Hall Organ on selecte...

15 Nov 2023

HeritageTalk: Building the Takapuna Tramway with Derek Whaley, Auckland Libraries

It was the start of a nearly two-year project that would ultimately see a steam-powered tramway r...