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Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Film 21 Oct 2015

Bringing our heritage to life

Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Project Little Oneroa

Improving the health of Little Oneroa Stream

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2015

Fostering vibrant communities in the Waitematā area

Waitematā Local Board funds a range of arts programmes that help artists and members of the community. Find out if you are eligible under Auckland Council’s Community Grants Programme.

Events

01 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Printopia Festival

The country’s largest print fair with workshops and performances. Find original handmade art and...

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf

Celebrate with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets.

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

I Was There!

This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attende...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Central City

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

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!