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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

14 Jul 2026 - 12 Jan 2027

Book Chat - Birkenhead

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat about what we've just been reading.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Book Club

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading Group - Glen Eden Library

Relax and enjoy short stories and poetry read aloud.

11 Nov 2026

Discover the best herbs for container gardening

Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...

11 Nov 2026

Ukulele workshop

Bring your enthusiasm and have a go!

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Taking Shape

In this new body of work, Nina Bulgakova explores how personal boundaries shift through the proce...

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Teen artwork student show

This exhibition celebrates our teen art group's time in the sculpture studio and highlights their...

11 Nov 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Woven Spaces

Using hand and loom structures, Kelly Thompson weaves together plant fibres and yarns, creating f...