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Community 15 Mar 2019

Community safety top priority for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

The local board is committed to work with the community on a long-term solution to ongoing safety concerns.

Environment 15 Mar 2019

Two more Queensland fruit flies found in Northcote

Biosecurity zones expanded and further restrictions on movement of fruit, vegetables and green waste.

Cultural 15 Mar 2019

100 years on Belgium honours women with a cause

The Belgian ambassador to New Zealand is set to unveil plaques honouring two women who received the Médaille de la Reine Elisabeth for their humanitarian work during World War One.

Educational 14 Mar 2019

Technology hub confirmed for MIT

Centre of excellence will create jobs in the community.

Heritage 14 Mar 2019

A move forward for Waikaraka Park Grandstand

Plans have been developed for the demolition of the grandstand and construction of temporary seating.

Pest Free 14 Mar 2019

There’s a kiwi in the wheelhouse – precious cargo on the Hauraki Gulf

Kiwi chicks and other threatened species like wētā are being released on pest-free islands in the Hauraki Gulf. There are now 47 pest-free islands in the Gulf.

14 Mar 2019

Great Barrier Island to host its first star festival during Matariki

This month-long star festival will celebrate Matariki and its International Dark Sky Sanctuary Status from June 29 to July 31.

Technology / Innovation 14 Mar 2019

Taniwha to guard Harbour Bridge this Matariki

Don't miss the dazzling new Vector lights show on Auckland Harbour Bridge opening Matariki Festival this weekend.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Highwic Beyond the Ropes House Tours

Visit parts of Highwic the public do not usually see and view objects normally in storage.

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library

We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...

04 Jun 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Book Group - Parnell

Come along if you love talking about the books you've read and hearing about new books others hav...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...