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Community 23 Sep 2019

Franklin's pests in firing line

Predator Free Franklin has won a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Community 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

Environment 17 Sep 2019

Auckland Council to launch Request For Proposals for solar, energy storage and EV chargers

Last month, Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted to expand Auckland Council’s Retrofit your Home programme to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency interventions.

Libraries 16 Sep 2019

Ōrākei students get creative with writing competition

Students throughout Ōrākei have been getting creative with the Win With Words story writing competition.

Playgrounds 12 Sep 2019

New playground opened at Bannerman Reserve

Families in Albert-Eden can now enjoy a new playground after the recently completed renewal at the Bannerman Reserve.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Sep 2019

Community group leases granted across Franklin

New leases have been awarded to support community groups throughout Franklin.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

New Lynn culvert reaches milestone

A change in the lane layout in Great North Road, New Lynn, marks a significant milestone in the installation of a new culvert under the road.

Community 10 Sep 2019

Puketāpapa plan to encourage health and wellbeing

Puketāpapa Local Board has committed to building an environment that supports and encourages health and wellbeing in the area.

Events

31 Oct 2026

Halloween silent disco

We'll have the silent disco set, as well as crafts and activities around the library to celebrate...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.

31 Oct 2026

Inspired by Picasso: Paint a cubist figure

Explore the art of painting the figure with painter and tutor Zarahn Southon, in connection with...

31 Oct 2026

Intuitive mixed media

A two-day weekend workshop with resident artist Julie Moselen designed to encourage experimentati...

31 Oct 2026

Mental Health Awareness Gig 2026

An inclusive showcase of live music, celebrating community and connection. Belonging matters!

31 Oct 2026

Research and Heritage Collections Open Day

Join us to discover Auckland Libraries' unique collections, stories and research services.

31 Oct 2026

Sandringham Street Festival 2026

Sandringham’s Street Festival is back for its 27th year this year and it's going to be so much fun!

31 Oct 2026

Spooky Space

Join us (if you dare!) for this family-friendly animated planetarium show exploring some of the s...