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Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Events

09 Feb 2025

Embroidery for crafty queers

As an introduction to embroidery, you will learn hand sewing hacks and basic stitch techniques.

09 Feb 2025

Live Day | Victorian Valentine's

Step back in time to learn about the traditions of Valentine's Day.

09 Feb 2025

Lunar New Year in Aotea Square

Tuck into delicious bites, exploring the plethora of Asian cuisine across the city centre.

09 Feb 2025

Queer Yarns

Come and learn how to crochet your own Rainbow flag to take home and wave proudly at the Pride Pa...

09 Feb 2025

Theytriarchy?

Join James for their brief but heartwarming ode to the beautiful contradictions.

09 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Unlock the full potential of your library membership!

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market.