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Arts 1 Mar 2024

Hit the trail and enjoy art easel-y

Artists throw their studios open as part of the Clevedon Art Trail on the weekend of March 16-17.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

Planting hope in Rānui flax garden

Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Akl Paths 28 Feb 2024

Franklin being asked about targeted rate

Franklin residents are being asked if they would be willing to pay a special rate to fund path development in the area.

Community 22 Feb 2024

Design approved for 254 Ponsonby Road

Construction to create a public space in the heart of Ponsonby will soon be underway.

21 Feb 2024

The power of rangatahi celebrated in Whau Youth Awards

The power of young people has been acknowledged at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Community 21 Feb 2024

Squash club hitting it out of the park

Beach Haven’s Shepherd Park Squash Club is benefiting from major upgrades to its facilities, allowing a greater number of Kaipātiki residents to get engaged in the sport.

Community 20 Feb 2024

Roskill South Kindergarten unveils pou to mark 50 years

Local kindergarten commemorates 50 years with the construction of a meaningfully carved stand-alone pillar, marking an important moment and place, followed by a community-wide celebration.

Community 16 Feb 2024

New location for Waitematā Local Board offices

Waitematā Local Board offices are no longer on Federal Street.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

13 Feb 2026

Free exhibition tour

Join us for a free guided tour of our current exhibitions, offered on the second Friday of each m...

13 Feb 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...