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Cultural 20 Nov 2020

Finding a name for re-imagined cultural festival

Ten-day festival coming to Tāmaki Makaurau with Auckland International Cultural Festival at its heart, and we want you to help us name it.

20 Nov 2020

New changing rooms at Grey Lynn Park celebrated

Grey Lynn Park has new changing rooms and toilets following completion of a long standing project spearheaded by Waitematā Local Board.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Nov 2020

Acoustic testing of Orewa tsunami sirens

UPDATE: Auckland Emergency Management advises that the rescheduled sound test for the Orewa Tsunami sirens will take place on Monday 23 November. The sirens will be activated three times between 12pm and 12.15pm. This is just a test and the public...

Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Transport 17 Nov 2020

Roundabout unveiled at dangerous Dairy Flat Highway

A new $10 million roundabout has been installed at the notoriously dangerous Dairy Flat Highway / Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection.

Development 17 Nov 2020

Ponsonby Road set to become more people friendly

Auckland Transport is working with the community to test people-friendly spaces and safer ways to travel along Ponsonby Road.

Community 11 Nov 2020

Congratulations to the Albert-Eden Business Awards winners for 2020

The Midnight Baker of Dominion Road took out the Supreme Award at the Albert-Eden Business Awards 2020 gala dinner on 10 November.

Transport 11 Nov 2020

Auckland’s first electric bus fleet officially launched on Waiheke Island

AT and Fullers360 officially welcomed the first of Waiheke Island’s new, fully electric bus fleet on Tuesday 10 November, with nearly a third of the buses taking to the Island’s streets.

Events

03 Nov 2026

Little chefs - Ladoo making fun

Mix, roll, decorate and enjoy making delicious ladoos together to celebrate the festive season!

03 Nov 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Diwali Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

03 Nov 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

SKWERT: The Reunion

Solve a murder mystery and soak up the concert atmosphere with some of Wellington’s funniest come...

20 Oct 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Shared reading group

A welcoming space where you can listen or read aloud short stories and poems over tea or coffee

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Sep 2027

Reading revolution: Shared reading

Connect and share experiences using stories and poems.

11 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2027

Charity crafters

We support several charities by donating handmade goods, and we are looking for generous knitters...

01 Aug 2026 - 07 Dec 2027

Titirangi Library Bookchat

 Join like-minded readers for a friendly chat about your latest book finds.

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.