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Community 10 Jul 2025

Double the Local (Rua te rohe)

A new community-led initiative is bringing movement, music, and mana back to the heart of Ōtara, with seniors at the centre, thanks to a partnership between the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Total Healthcare Charitable Trust.

Community 10 Jul 2025

The Toy Library that could: 30 years of magic in Howick

The Howick and Pakūranga Toy Library recently celebrated 30 years of providing an invaluable service to families in East Auckland.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Albert-Eden allocates $31.2m for 2025/2026

Pt Chev's Coyle Park playground will be upgraded as part of the 25/26 funding plans

Community 10 Jul 2025

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board invests over $40m for 2025/2026

Community programmes, youth engagement, events and new placemaking are some of the highlights of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board’s plans for this financial year. 

Community 10 Jul 2025

Future funding: Puketāpapa invests $18.7m for 2025/2026

The 25/26 plan includes more upgrades to Taurangi.

Elections 9 Jul 2025

Look out – here come Auckland’s elections candidates

Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.

Community 7 Jul 2025

Glenview Road rail crossing congestion under spotlight

Waitākere Ranges Local Board is calling for action on Glenview Road railway.

Community 7 Jul 2025

Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu hits ground running

Waiheke Rangatahi Ropu /Waiheke Youth Group works with the Waiheke Local Board and local community partners to improve the wellbeing of rangatahi aged 14 to 24 years old. 

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.