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Community 3 Mar 2017

Rehabilitation through recycling

A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.

Environment 2 Mar 2017

Butterflies declare war on Waiheke weeds

The Auckland Council Biosecurity team has launched the latest in a round of biocontrol attacks on Auckland’s weeds.

2 Mar 2017

Councillor Cathy Casey: Homelessness is an issue we can't ignore

Councillor Cathy Casey reflects on a moving story about life and death on the streets of Auckland.

Transport 1 Mar 2017

WATCH: AMETI Eastern Busway

The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway is a group of projects in south-east Auckland that will improve transport choices and connections in the area.

Transport 28 Feb 2017

Volcano-themed skate park opens in New Windsor

Auckland's volcanic heritage has inspired a new skate park opened in New Windsor over the weekend of 25-26 February. The park is part of the NZ Transport Agency's Waterview Connection project.

Cycling 27 Feb 2017

Pt England School celebrates new bikes and cycling track

Pt England School pupils riding 50 new bicycles celebrated the official opening of their 400m state-of-the-art bike track on Thursday 23 February.

Plans / Projects 25 Feb 2017

Westgate Town Park set to bloom in spring

Te Hauāuru, the new Westgate Town Park, is due to be completed by spring. Hawkins Construction has started work on the 1.1ha site, which is situated in the 24ha open space next to the Northwest Mall on the corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Events

07 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Northcote Library

Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Ōrewa Library: Raumati Reads, Summer Reading Challenge

Discover a summer packed with free, family-friendly fun at Ōrewa Library, magic, science, crafts,...

06 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Wellsford Library Summer School Holiday fun

Our summer reading adventures start here!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...

07 Nov 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Howick Library

Jump into holiday fun at Howick Library with games, crafts, shows and more.

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...