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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 22 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.

Arts 22 Nov 2024

There's way more to Waiheke

Waiheke is known for its world-class beaches, vineyards and adventure tourism but this little piece of paradise has plenty of budget-friendly options for visitors looking to explore the art and culture of this unique spot.

Community 22 Nov 2024

Māngere’s connected future

Big changes are happening across wider Māngere.

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.

Community 22 Nov 2024

Names have power

With blessings of Mana Whenua, Ōtara-Papatoetoe proudly receives 21 dual te reo Māori place names and narratives.

Community 22 Nov 2024

Senior Directory puts services in one place

Members of the senior community now have a one stop shop for service listings.

Environment 22 Nov 2024

Waitākere Ranges boasts top international green spaces

Two green spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area have come out on top internationally.

Community 21 Nov 2024

Tadmor to super-size green

Decrepit buildings will go to provide more green space in Manurewa.

Events

06 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Siapo With Florence Ulutunu

Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo.

30 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024

Tech Time

Experience the exciting world of technology featuring Sphero Robots.

23 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024

Finding Form - Life Drawing With Rachael Burke

The course covers gestural and contour drawing, tone, mark-making, foreshortening, and negative s...

16 Oct 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu: Curator tours

Please join our curators for an intimate guided tour of the Waiwaia ngā ngutu (Speak Eloquently)...

02 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Chess Training for Juniors

Come along and learn with Eva, Women Candidate Master National Instructor in our library.

11 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme, Kori me te ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Stories & Rhyme (1)

Songs, movement and fun for preschoolers!

24 Jul 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

Join us for active movement and music for growing tamariki.