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Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

Heritage 4 Jun 2020

Restoration of Avondale grave preserves a piece of history

A piece of the Whau’s history has been salvaged following the restoration of a gravestone in St Ninians Cemetery in Avondale.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

City Centre Waterfront 21 May 2020

A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community

A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2.

Whanau friendly 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Plans / Projects 20 May 2020

New concept design endorsed for Takapuna town square

Takapuna locals can now visualise how their future town square will look after the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board endorsed the concept design at its meeting on 19 May.

Events

08 Sep 2026

Civic Literacy: Ahead of the General Election

Bring your questions, build your confidence, and gain the knowledge you need to participate fully...

08 Sep 2026

CV Drop-in

Drop in with your CV and get one‑on‑one support to strengthen your job applications.

08 Sep 2026

He Tangata Mātauranga Services for Seniors

Learn how the Services for Seniors booklet porvides helpful information regarding financial suppo...

08 Sep 2026

Learning resources workshop

Learn about a range of free online learning resources, intended for use by learners of all ages,...

08 Sep 2026

Meet the Men’s Sheds team

Come experience the Onehunga Oranga Hub 'Taster Series' happening in the library foyer by meeting...

08 Sep 2026

Overview of Heart Disease

This session is designed to raise awareness and empower you to make positive changes for your hea...

08 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea Language Week: Tok Stori

A special tok stori with Julia Mage’au Grey, Papua New Guinean skin-marking practitioner, perform...

08 Sep 2026

Reading Revolution

Join us as we launch our new shared reading group!