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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.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

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.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 3 Jun 2016

Great Barrier Island sanctuary now publicly owned

Great Barrier Local Board Chair Izzy Fordham says Glenfern offers more opportunities for conservation, education and economic outcomes for the island and the Hauraki Gulf.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Kids / Family 27 May 2016

Have you tried the piano stairs?

Aotea Square has been filled with music recently as piano stairs were installed on the steps of the Aotea Centre.

Heritage 26 May 2016

Take the Rose Trail

The Rose Trail is a winding, 30-minute ramble through Symonds Street Cemetery.

Events

24 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Lightbox works - Andrea Gardner - Believe

The images are very much from the realm of the imagination or “make believe”.

17 May 2024 - 21 Jun 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our second series for 2024, Romantic Comedies, features six of the best films in that genre from...

10 May 2024 - 24 May 2024

Auckland Live at Lunch

Kick off your weekend early with Auckland Live at Lunch!

25 May 2024

Ka Mua Ka Muri Live

Join us for a live 'Ka Mua Ka Muri' event at Kāhui St David's Church featuring emerging artists f...

25 May 2024

'Sustainable Style Swap' with Fashion Revolution

Join us at Central City Library for an exhilarating day dedicated to transforming your wardrobe s...

25 May 2024

Young Blood Open Mic

Kicking off this NZ music month of May, Holding Space and Ellen Melville Centre are proud to pres...

04 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Composting Workshop - May

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!

04 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Kids Learn to Ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...