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Transport 12 Apr 2019

Construction starts on $1.4b Eastern Busway

Construction is underway on the first stage of the Eastern Busway project to bring congestion-free, high-frequency buses to one of Auckland’s fastest growing areas.

Sports / Leisure 12 Apr 2019

Volunteers celebrate 25 years at New Zealand Maritime Museum

Two men who share a love for the sea are celebrating their 25th year as volunteers at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.

Community 11 Apr 2019

Local board invests to rid gardens of common weeds

Māngere Ōtāhuhu Local Board is investing in initiatives to help curb the spread of weeds in Auckland's gardens.

Plans / Projects 11 Apr 2019

Food scraps composting project pioneered in Waitematā

A food scraps composting project is working to localise the waste network and create employment at the same time.

Community 11 Apr 2019

Mural calls for respect for wetlands and tidal flats

A new mural in Albert-Eden reflects Māori connections to the land and environmental protection.

Environment 11 Apr 2019

Snells Beach shares the story of the godwits

A new display on Sunrise Boulevard tells the story of Snells Beach godwits and their annual migration to the area.

Libraries 11 Apr 2019

Arabic speakers supported at Botany Library

Botany Library has gone the extra mile to offer Arabic books and reading clubs to support the local community.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 Apr 2019

Nominations open for Albert-Eden Junior Sports Awards 2019

Your chance to recognise the outstanding young sports people in our area, and the coaches and referees who support them.

Events

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...