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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

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

05 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

People called Quakers: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox

This year marks 400 years since the birth of George Fox. View a rare 1694 edition of George Fox’s...

27 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Grey Lynn Playgroup

The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.

20 May 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Music & Rhyme

Music and Rhyme is a fun and interactive session for children aged 3-5 years old.

13 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-In Sessions for Seniors

Drop-in and connect with a librarian to expand your digital knowledge!

02 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Plunket Meadowbank Playgroup

Join us on Monday mornings for some fun, friendship, support, and child-led play!

29 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Free Seniors Yoga

Come early to secure a place for strength and balance class.

08 Apr 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Ukulele Classes

Do you want to learn the uke? No experience required for this beginner ukulele class.