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Community 15 Dec 2025

More hours for Whau libraries

Come read, play, and enjoy a little extra aircon over summer as two Whau libraries extend their opening hours.

Community 15 Dec 2025

Board funding supports local projects and community wellbeing in Kaipātiki

Kaipātiki Local Board has allocated $180,002 to local arts, sport, wellbeing and community projects across the local board area.

Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Marking a milestone in the west: Auckland Council turns 15

Here in West Auckland, our local boards have played a big part in shaping the story since amalgamation in 2010.

Community 12 Dec 2025

15 years on: Auckland Council’s eastern boards reflect on progress

Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region. 

Community 12 Dec 2025

Reflecting on 15 years: Auckland Council and southern communities

From new parks to major upgrades, South Auckland’s local boards are behind some of the biggest wins for our communities - creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together and build pride in our place.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council

Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.

Arts 10 Dec 2025

From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community 

Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.

Events

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

Every house has a story to tell and our researchers can show you the tools to start you on your j...

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Introduction to glass casting

You’ll get hands-on experience with every stage of the process, moving from initial concept to be...

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Becoming Heritage - Highwic Winter Lecture Series

Come along for a series of informative heritage lectures.

01 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Gently Loved Markets - Curvy

Grab your favourite fabric bag and come have a plus size preloved treasure hunt with us.

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

Deanz Repair Cafe

A volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items.

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).