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Exhibition 1 Mar 2019

Restoring a Kiwi icon

How a DIY boat sparked a lifetime at sea.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Council waste grant funds Waiuku Tool Library

A new library in Waiuku is forgoing books in favour of power tools and DIY equipment.

Cycling 1 Mar 2019

Albany's new iconic walking and cycling bridge opens

The newest walking and cycling bridge on the North Shore has opened, giving communities an iconic new connection over the Northern Motorway and directly into Albany.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Hunua pest numbers at record low

Pest numbers in the Hunua ranges are at an all-time low following a pest control operation completed last year.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Water testing shows Ōrākei Basin safe for people and dogs

Water at Ōrākei Basin has been given the all clear following testing for toxins undertaken last week.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Location for $21million Avondale community centre revealed

Plans to reinvigorate the centre of Avondale have taken an important step following a decision on the preferred location for a new $21million multi-purpose community facility.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Auckland Horticultural Council offered new home

Albert-Eden Local Board has voted to offer the AHC a three-year lease at new premises on Great North Road.

Educational 27 Feb 2019

PopUp Business School to pop-up on North Shore

Budding North Shore entrepreneurs can attend a free 10-day business course in March.

Events

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Freemans Bay Community Centre Open Day

This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of our local community and a new beginning for...