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Community 5 Mar 2016

South Auckland stories launched

Taku Tāmaki – Auckland Stories South is the first exhibition in an exciting new partnership between MIT Manukau and Auckland Museum.

Dogs 4 Mar 2016

Bichon boy needs a home

Meet Finnick, a loveable two-year-old Bichon male looking for a forever home.

Whanau friendly 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

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...

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Mahurangi East

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults to help stimulate brain function and memory...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs). 

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

04 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Bilingual Rhymetime - Waitākere

We will sing songs, tell stories, and dance about!