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Community 17 Feb 2017

Kauri Kids serves generations in Beach Haven

Cindy Starnes-Koroi of Kauri Kids Beach Haven shares how childcare can enrich the entire community.

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Youth / Rangatahi 31 Jan 2017

Glenfield youth centre now open

A Kaipātiki Local Board initiative to create the first youth-focused facility in Glenfield is now a reality.

Cycling 31 Jan 2017

Growing greenways in Devonport-Takapuna

Late last year, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board approved funding for two local walking and cycling connections.

Walkways 16 Dec 2016

Environment Court decision seals deal for SkyPath

Resource consent has been finalised for the pedestrian and cycle pathway across the Waitematā Harbour.

Transport 5 Dec 2016

Takapuna Paid Parking Zone about to start

Auckland Transport will be replacing the restricted paid parking system in Takapuna with a new unrestricted paid parking system from the middle of December 2016.

Transport 25 Nov 2016

New park and ride facility to be trialled in Takapuna

Auckland Transport and the Harbourside Church are joining forces to offer another parking option for commuters on Esmonde Road.

Development 14 Nov 2016

Wins for Auckland at NZ Architecture Awards

Auckland’s LightPath and Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua–Devonport Library have been recognised at The 2016 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Events

17 Apr 2026

Random Musings After a Few... Open Mic Poetry

Birkenhead Library invites you back for an autumn poetry evening filled with open mic performances.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.