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Community 11 May 2023

Papakura responds to annual budget plans

Papakura voices have added to a record response to annual budget submissions.

Community 10 May 2023

Manurewa sports projects get funding

Football and waka ama projects have received Manurewa Local Board funding.

Community 10 May 2023

Papakura grants round hits record level

Almost $100,000 has been allocated in Papakura Local Board's latest grants round.

Community 9 May 2023

Kumeū Library closes temporarily for refurbishment

A $225,000 refurbishment of Kumeū Library is about to get underway, with new lighting, painting, ceiling and carpet work set to close the library for seven weeks from 15 May to 2 July.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 9 May 2023

Success story - investing in urban centres and public spaces to help businesses thrive

Read about how the public and private sectors worked side by side to reimagine and revitalise Britomart

Community 8 May 2023

Activator mobilises Albert-Eden to take urgent action

Albert-Eden locals are invited to join the Climate Action Network to receive information about how to take climate action in your own home. Every small, easy change to live more sustainably will make a difference and contribute to the movement.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 May 2023

Boards urge simple approach to speeds

A simple approach to speeds is being urged to help road safety.

Events

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

01 Mar 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Ukelele Jam

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

06 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

Chats for carers

Join us for a cuppa, a chat, a catch up with other carers and find out what support is available.

06 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...