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Elections 31 Jul 2025

Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022

Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Making the school run safer in Avondale

A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.  

Community 29 Jul 2025

Old Point Chev library finds a new home in the South Pacific

Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said goodbye to the library – and now it’s Mālō e lelei from Tonga after a successful recycling project. 

Environment 29 Jul 2025

Enviro a go-go for Waiheke Local Board funding

Waiheke’s environmental initiatives will get a major boost in the 25/26 financial year thanks to the local board’s allocation of $419,400 toward its Environmental Programme.

Environment 29 Jul 2025

Enviro the go for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board funding

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated $217,400 towards environmental programmes.

Plans / Projects 28 Jul 2025

Walkway and bridge links Warkworth destinations

The newly built walkway in Kōwhai Park links the community transport hub, Warkworth Showgrounds and Heritage Lane.

Matariki 28 Jul 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

Experience waka paddling, mahi toi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.

Elections 25 Jul 2025

Nominate a mate to stand for Auckland

Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.

Events

10 Sep 2026

Memoir and life-writing circle

Join us and help launch an ongoing monthly writing circle.

10 Sep 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Kuini Sheba

Enjoy a performance by Kuini Sheba, a reggae/hip-hop/R&B artist from Central Auckland.

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...

10 Sep 2026

Te Kawerau ā Maki Cultural Induction

Come and learn about Te Kawerau ā Maki, the mana whenua across Hikurangi West Auckland and Kaipāt...

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

02 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Go Beyond The Book

Come and join us in a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your library - from eBo...

02 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Shakespeare Aloud

Come along and experience the humour, intensity and joy of Shakespeare.

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!