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Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Craft / Hobby 31 May 2023

Exhibition attracts crowd in a post stamp era

International stamp exhibition supported by the local board inspires local young exhibit entrant.

Community 30 May 2023

North Shore Digital Seniors pilot a hit

Nearly 200 North Shore seniors have been building their digital confidence with free, one-on-one technology support sessions offered through the Digital Seniors pilot programme. 

Community 30 May 2023

The best of Ecofest 2023 on Waiheke

Waiheke locals were treated to over 80 interactive events promoting sustainable living including fashion shows, upcycling workshops and sustainability tours as part of Ecofest 2023.

Community 30 May 2023

Sporting greats with special ties saluted

Papakura and Manurewa local boards acknowledge losing special sporting talents.

Community 30 May 2023

Legendary Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club adding a sting to their online presence

The Ōtara Scorpions Rugby League Club has forged a partnership with Auckland Libraries.

Community 29 May 2023

Howick Local Board celebrates its volunteer heroes

Howick Local Board is thrilled to celebrate its volunteers with an awards ceremony in June.

Community 29 May 2023

Grants aid Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Fifty-five community organisations received $259,247 in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Grants Programme for 2022/2023.

Events

23 May 2026

Acoustique Guitar Trio performance

Come along for a Saturday afternoon of contemporary classical tunes, ranging from upbeat to gentl...

23 May 2026

Auckland Voices: Tracing the history of the New Zealand accent

A talk investigating where the New Zealand accent came from and why it sounds the way it does today.

23 May 2026

Gelli print workshop

You'll learn the basics of the magical medium of the gel plate, exploring layering, collage and t...

23 May 2026

Mystery in the library series

Join a quintet of Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon.

23 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Bad for Education | William Walker at Avondale Library

Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Wal...

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

23 May 2026

Tāmaki Zero Waste Repair Café

Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and have a go at repairing just about anything.

23 May 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Slow down and connect with nature to celebrate Botanic Gardens week.