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Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Discover Āwhitu Regional Park

If you haven’t had time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city over summer, a day trip to Āwhitu Regional Park could be just what you need.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Feb 2016

Camp out at Ambury Regional Park

Ambury Regional Park in Māngere Bridge is one of the cheapest places anywhere to have a family break.

Transport 24 Feb 2016

More bus services for south Auckland

South Aucklanders will get more bus services when new contracts, signed on 23 February, come into effect later this year.

Environment 24 Feb 2016

Forest flourishes following Hunua pest blitz

Flourishing foliage and signs of new life in the kōkako population are the first signs of a successful pest control programme in the Hunua Ranges this year.

Development 24 Feb 2016

Myers Park is the place to play

Myers Park is fast becoming a favourite destination for Auckland families.

Events

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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...