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Community 3 Aug 2026

A little longer, but worth the wait

Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.

Community news 3 Aug 2026

How to apply: Ōrākei Local Board Grants

Applying for a local board grant for the first time can be daunting, we want to help.

Community news 3 Aug 2026

How to apply: Waitematā Local or Quick Response Grant

Applying for a local board grant for the first time can be daunting, we want to help.

Libraries 30 Jul 2026

Celebrating a century of Remuera Library

One of our favourite community spaces and heritage buildings, Remuera Library, is 100 years old.

Community news 28 Jul 2026

1Punch2Much: Turning potential into purpose

A violence-prevention programme is helping rangatahi across south Auckland build the confidence, resilience and leadership skills to make positive choices.

Community news 28 Jul 2026

Are you Fur Real – a bigger and better dog park

Dogs and their owners now have more space to explore, exercise and socialise following the expansion of the dog park at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga.

Community news 22 Jul 2026

Twenty-five new chapters added to Papakura’s story

Papakura has adopted twenty-five new park names, shared by Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

Community news 20 Jul 2026

Lighting up volunteer accommodation

Grant funding from the local board is helping volunteers make a difference at Glenfern Sanctuary.

Events

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

18 Sep 2026

Discover Bushglen Reserve at night

Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...

18 Sep 2026

Hands-on Ecology Series: Waewae Tapu

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!