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Libraries 6 Oct 2015

Devonport Library up for award

Devonport Library is of only five public libraries worldwide to be nominated for the Public Library of the Year award.

Community 2 Oct 2015

Swing down to Matakana playground

Matakana Village playground is now open.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Celebrating Puketāpapa's history

Puketāpapa Local Board has published two heritage studies perfect for anyone interested in the area’s history.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Students imagine future of New Lynn

Architecture students have created scenarios for the future of the Crown Lynn precinct in New Lynn.

Transport 29 Sep 2015

Swanson park and ride a boon for commuters

A new park-and-ride facility has opened at the Swanson train station, providing nearly 140 additional car parks for Swanson rail commuters.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Thanks to our volunteers

Community groups and volunteers were officially acknowledged at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Volunteer Awards, held recently at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre. Family, friends and those who put forward nominations were all in attendance.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

War memorial unveiled

In memory of those who served at Castor Bay battery

Events

06 Oct 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The Household Experience

Domestic rationing began as early as 1939 and remarkably was not fully lifted until 1950, meaning...

06 Oct 2026

Reflections on Auckland's volcanic landscape

Explore the history and future of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland’s volcanic landscape.

06 Oct 2026

Tāmariki Uku Workshop: Vegetable Trinket Trays

Come along to learn a new skill and take home a beautiful, handmade piece of art to store your sm...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Halloween Beasts

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures.

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

07 Oct 2026

Crops that shaped the Rodney District

The talk touches on the range of crops that supported early settlement and everyday life, showing...

07 Oct 2026

Flower detective: Draw and discover

Learn the different parts of a flower through a fun, colourful drawing activity.

07 Oct 2026

Highwic Coal Range Baking

Watch as our wonderful volunteer bakers recreate traditional Victorian recipes from the Buckland...