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Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

05 Jun 2026

Arbor Day at Waitahurangi Awa

We’ll be planting four kāhikatea and removing pest plants and rubbish to help the Waitahurangi Aw...

05 Jun 2026

Mamalu - A lineage embodied

This workshop centres the malu, the Samoan female tattoo, as a living archive of cultural knowled...

05 Jun 2026

Messy Rainbows Matariki Rhymetime

Enjoy different colours and textures with gloop, playdough, sensory trays and more!

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

08 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Digital Drop-in

You can ask basic tech questions and we will guide you through some simple solutions.

05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Join our guided walks across Auckland’s most cherished natural spaces. These relaxed walks invite...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.