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Community 19 Sep 2022

Hard-working coastie steps down from politics

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member Janet Fitzgerald has stepped down from local government after a 30-year career dating back to Rodney District Council.

19 Sep 2022

‘Accidental politician’ Vanessa Neeson steps down after 33 years

Retiring Vanessa Neeson looks back on 33 years of West Auckland politics

Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

Midtown 16 Sep 2022

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre

Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2022

Strengthening community kai resilience on Aotea

An increase in the amount of food grown locally on Aotea / Great Barrier is happening slowly but surely.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Have your say 15 Sep 2022

Give feedback on how Upper Harbour parks are managed

People are invited to have their say on how 260 parks and almost 800 hectares of land are managed in Upper Harbour.

Events

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki

Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!

07 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Mothers Information Group (Pregnancy, Labour and Birth)

Come along to receive guidance and support as you prepare for labour and birth.

07 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Make Days at the Maritime Museum

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

July Holiday Experience

There is plenty of fantastic fun for everyone this July with minds-on and hands-on activities acr...

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library

East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one o...

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Magical Moving Images - School Holiday programme

Learn skills from the past and experience some of the hard work done every day, in hands-on activ...

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Matariki School Holidays - Takapuna Library

Come join us at Takapuna Library for family fun activities all holidays long.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki - July School Holidays

Getting Crafty with Books Saturday 06 July & Sunday 07 July 11am – 3pm Colour, cut and fold 3...