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14-24 year olds 7 Feb 2017

Playground review: Parrs Park

Parrs Park playground is an orchard-themed playground best known for its tall tower, two awesome slides and array of climbing activities.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Beaches 23 Dec 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp to reopen in January

Keen campers can put a summer stay at the beach on their holiday to-do list now that Muriwai Motor Camp is scheduled to reopen in January 2017.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Help protect NZ dotterels nesting at North Piha

A group of nationally vulnerable Northern New Zealand dotterels have nested at North Piha, with Auckland Council putting measures to help protect their eggs.

Libraries 22 Dec 2016

Multipurpose community facility set to become heart of the west

Westgate library and community centre will include library spaces, an interactive children’s area, and digital and creative hubs.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Dec 2016

Stay safe on your summer tramping adventures

Before setting out on a tramp, make sure you have the right equipment.

Community 8 Dec 2016

Youth employment champions recognised at Whau Badge Awards

Thirteen local businesses and nineteen local youth were recognised at the Whau Badge awards in Avondale.

Events

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

23 Mar 2024 - 26 May 2024

New Cuts Old Music

Informed by a shared love of popular music and rock ’n’ roll, Reddaway, Tackle and Urbahn have co...

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

Squiggla Making Space

You are invited to experiment with marks, dots and lines to play, make, imagine and invent.

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

underfoot

underfoot is a group exhibition including works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Aot...

09 Mar 2024 - 26 May 2024

Ava Seymour: Domestic Wild

This will be the most significant presentation of Seymour’s feline-focused oeuvre to date and wil...

17 Feb 2024 - 04 May 2024

Clearwater Cove Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join our expert ecologist and form a band of trusty volunteers to make an impact in your nature-h...

10 Feb 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Saturday Storytime & Craft

Bring the family along to Rānui Library on Saturdays from 10:30am for a fun, interactive storytim...

05 May 2024

Freshen-up Tawa

It's that time of the year again to attack the weeds and spread the mulch.