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Transport 17 Nov 2020

Roundabout unveiled at dangerous Dairy Flat Highway

A new $10 million roundabout has been installed at the notoriously dangerous Dairy Flat Highway / Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection.

Environment 13 Oct 2020

Helensville heroes working towards zero waste

This community recycling initiative is at the cutting edge of international innovation around waste reduction.

Policies / Regulations 31 Aug 2020

New building consenting legislation changes introduced

New legislation exempting some building work from requiring a building consent under the Building Act 2004 takes effect from Monday 31 August.

Beaches 27 Aug 2020

Temporary dog rule changes to protect Snells Beach wildlife

The northern end of Snells Beach will be off limits to dogs for several months to allow some of the area’s much-loved and endangered shorebirds to breed in safety.

Plans / Projects 21 Aug 2020

COVID-19 delays Warkworth pontoon work

Work on a Warkworth pontoon is on track for summer, despite delays related to COVID-19.

18 Aug 2020

Tanker-to-tanker water service ends

The “tanker-to-tanker” initiative employed by Auckland Council to support private water carriers over the summer has ended.

Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Environment 7 Aug 2020

Fences protect Rodney waterways

Rodney farmers are getting a helping hand to keep stock out of waterways.

Events

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

04 Sep 2024

Dylan van Winkel - Tails & Scales: Reptiles of the Hibiscus Coast

This upcoming Conservation Week, we are excited to have herpetologist and ecologist Dylan van Win...

10 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Kids Time at Helensville Library

Under-6s and their grown ups are invited to join the Helensville Library team for stories, songs,...

22 May 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Minecraft Club

Join in the fun with Minecraft themed non-digital activities.

27 Mar 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

LEGO Builders Club

Come along to the library and join in the fun at LEGO club.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...

17 May 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme

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