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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

06 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Island Flower Pins

Give colourful leis a new life by transforming them into a beautiful flower pin!

30 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

One day clay workshops

Join us for our 2-hour one-day clay workshops with tutor Livia Mu on Sunday afternoons!

29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

General Election information sessions and mobile enrolment

Join the Electoral Commission to learn about the 2026 General Election.

23 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Dodgeball for all

These youth sessions are designed to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to the sport of dodgeball.

09 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Restorative yoga

A slow, restorative, gentle yoga class suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

07 Jun 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead

Join a group directed confidential discussion about death with no agenda.

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.