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Community 22 May 2024

Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground

One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which Māngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.

Community 21 May 2024

Residents urged to push for transport change

The Franklin community is being urged to speak up during consultation on Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan.

Environment 17 May 2024

Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances

How well do you know your neighbours?

Community 17 May 2024

Four community-based organisations receive share of $120,000

Congratulations to Glen Innes Family Centre, Te Papapa Sports Club, Pukepuke 'o Tonga and Dolphin Theatre for their successful applications to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Strategic Partnerships Grant.

Community 17 May 2024

Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community

Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.

Climate action 17 May 2024

Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions

More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.

Community 16 May 2024

Next step for Northcote’s new community hub

The concept design for an impressive new multi-purpose community hub for Northcote, and an upgraded Puāwai Cadness Reserve has been approved

Community 16 May 2024

School's traffic concerns raised with MP

Concerns for children's safety around Ardmore School have been raised with Papakura MP Judith Collins.

Events

07 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Helen Clark in Six Outfits

Award-winning writer Fiona Samuel MNZM (Pike River) has created a hilarious new play, Helen Clark...

07 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026

Ngā Whetū o Ngahuru | The Stars of Autumn

Learn about the natural time-keeping system that encompasses the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar...

21 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Eco Festival at Pt Chevalier Library

Check out the range of events at Pt Chevalier Library.

05 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Tai Chi For Health

The programmes are designed to empower people to improve health and wellness

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Korean Book Chat

Korean speakers share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with o...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...