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Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

14 Dec 2016

Matakana vegetation fire

One property has been evacuated as a precaution.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

New Zealand's northernmost takahē chick!

Tāwharanui Regional Park welcomes its first chick after 10 of the birds were released there two years ago.

Environment 6 Dec 2016

Gecko species re-introduced to New Zealand mainland

For the first time in a century, the Duvaucel’s gecko can now be found in mainland New Zealand.

Transport 9 Nov 2016

Dealing with dust on country roads

Auckland Transport is trialling different ways of controlling dust on rural roads.

Educational 9 Nov 2016

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

8 Nov 2016

Councillor Greg Sayers' maiden speech

Councillor Greg Sayers' maiden speech

7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Events

08 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Storytime at Kumeu

Stories, rhymes and songs plus a craft activity.

19 May 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Death Café

Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...

20 May 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Music & Rhyme

Music and Rhyme is a fun and interactive session for children aged 3-5 years old.

25 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Storytime at Warkworth Library

Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. Ideal for kids ages 3-5 years, but young...

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

25 Oct 2024

Gibbs Farm fundraiser for Tamahunga Trappers

Tamahunga Trappers Inc. Society is excited to offer a visit to Gibbs Farm as a fundraiser for our...