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14-24 year olds 31 Jan 2017

Playground review: Award-winning Olympic Park

Olympic Park is a state-of-the-art playground that has been awarded the Outstanding Park Award by the New Zealand Recreation Association.

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.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jan 2017

New basketball court opens in Avondale

The new Spark ‘Boroughs’ west basketball court opened on Tuesday in Avondale Central Reserve in time for the community to enjoy it over summer.

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.

Educational 9 Nov 2016

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

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

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.

3 Nov 2016

Waitematā Local Board judicial recount result

Vernon Tava confirmed as Waitematā Local board member.

Cycling 31 Oct 2016

Shared path to connect Avondale and New Lynn

A new shared path between Avondale and New Lynn will offer a great way to walk and cycle between the two town centres.

Events

14 Dec 2024

Craft your own natural skincare

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...

31 Jan 2025

Blues at Blockhouse Bay

Blues at Blockhouse Bay is our annual ode to all things rhythm & blues.