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Community 19 Nov 2024

New CCTV cameras installed at Mount Albert library

Mount Albert Library has 15 new CCTV cameras in action.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Puketāpapa’s Waikōwhai Boardwalk re-opens soon

Sweeping views out to the Manukau Harbour and picture-perfect pohutukawa trees can be enjoyed again soon with the re-opening of the popular Waikōwhai Boardwalk this Saturday.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Celebrate Christmas with Carols at the Kings

Christmas is coming early for Puketāpapa residents, with the annual Carols at the Kings celebration taking place on Sunday 8 December.

14-24 year olds 12 Nov 2024

Live cultural performances landing at Rocket Park

Albert-Eden Schools' Cultural Festival is a popular event where thousands of students from across the local board area gather to showcase an array of performances in front of whānau, friends, peers and community.

Community 8 Nov 2024

New Point Chevalier library on track to open in autumn 2025

Point Chevalier is set to welcome its newest community facility next year – with a new modular library set to open its doors in May 2025.

Community 22 Oct 2024

Fred Graham work a tribute to home town

Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.

Environment 8 Oct 2024

Puketāpapa pest control pays dividends for indigenous ornate skink population

A promising discovery has been made in a forested area of Auckland.

Arts 19 Sep 2024

Ōwairaka knocked down but gets up again

Standing more central and visibly at Alice Wylie Reserve is a new sculpture, replicating the original Ōwairaka.

Events

09 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

09 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai

Come along every Thursday for a relaxed and friendly session of kōrero in Te Reo Māori run by loc...

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

04 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Digital Help Drop-Ins

Drop into our session with a tech query for some one-on-one digital assistance!

03 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Lunchtime drop in drawing

Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills in a relaxed environment? Be inspired by a...

16 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025

Tamariki Time at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

31 Aug 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Adults Learn to Ride

Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours.