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Community 1 Dec 2023

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu groups backed

A wide range of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu community groups have received local board grants.

Playgrounds 30 Nov 2023

Allenby Reserve upgrade underway

North Shore families can look forward to a safer, more accessible play space at Narrow Neck’s Allenby Reserve this summer.

Community 30 Nov 2023

Grants make a difference in Henderson-Massey

The successful applicants represent a wide range of community groups and activities including cultural groups, sports clubs, support organisations and art groups.  

Community 30 Nov 2023

Accessible play comes to Takapuna this summer

A new level of accessible play is coming to the Gould Reserve Playground at Takapuna Beach this summer with the official opening of some exciting upgrades to the popular play space on 16 December.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Investigations into future Point Chevalier community hub underway

Four options are being investigated for future library and community services in Point Chevalier and will be presented to Albert-Eden Local Board in mid-2024.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Nov 2023

Papakura ready for festive fun

Carols, parades, family festivals ... Papakura is ready to celebrate

Arts 28 Nov 2023

Opening up Studios in the Waitākere Ranges

More than 40 artist studios in the Waitākere Ranges recently opened their doors to the public during the annual Open Studios Waitākere weekend, supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Transport 28 Nov 2023

1.4 million in transport projects to go ahead in Waitematā

The local board has approved funding for four different transport projects in the area.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

A meditative sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connec...

29 May 2026

Self-portrait drawing

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will enjoy the calm and creative process of moving their ha...

29 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture

A selection of presentations by esteemed international photography experts, as part of the Auckla...