Hero image

Local

News

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 27 Nov 2024

Ōrākei gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Ōrākei community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 27 Nov 2024

Wrapping up the year with Christmas

A merry good time for everyone, filled with holiday joy and community spirit in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 27 Nov 2024

North Shore gets new tool to prepare for emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the North Shore community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 27 Nov 2024

All of the lights in Puketāpapa

Mount Roskill’s Keith Hay Park has had a glow-up, with new LED lights providing more sparkle to the well-used sports fields.

Environment 25 Nov 2024

We shore need to hear from you

Help shape how we manage your local coastal areas in Waitematā.

Council news 25 Nov 2024

Protecting Lake Tomarata for future generations

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation, we are seeking your feedback on what the right balance is for biodiversity protection and recreation at Lake Tomarata.

Auckland's Future In Progress 25 Nov 2024

Census highlights a changing south

The south is growing faster than the rest of Auckland and is becoming even more ethnically diverse.

Community 22 Nov 2024

Update on Meadowbank Community Centre

The project to create a new-look community centre for Meadowbank is on pause after rising construction costs led the development partner to pull out of the project.

Events

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

01 Mar 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Ukelele Jam

Join our Ukulele Club on the first Sunday of every month*, for a jam session playing along to hit...

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

06 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

Chats for carers

Join us for a cuppa, a chat, a catch up with other carers and find out what support is available.

06 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The class will take place in the atmospheric Billard House, and in the gardens.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...