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Development 14 Jun 2021

Make a date with newly-enhanced Karangahape Road

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council have opened the Karangahape Road enhancements for Aucklanders. And on Saturday 26 June, the Karangahape Business Association will ensure the legendary street bursts into new life with a fitting and colourful...

14-24 year olds 14 Jun 2021

Netball courts take on new role

Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jun 2021

Maraetai club gets it right

Maraetai Beach Boating Club has used its facilities and old-fashioned hard work to build a role for itself that puts it at the heart of the local community.

Environment 11 Jun 2021

Fresh ideas to cut back food waste awarded nearly $40,000

From soup discos to getting into a pickle - Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund has given nearly $40,000 to a range of projects aimed at cutting down our food waste.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Street names help keep heritage alive

Ever wondered how you came to be living on Colonel Street? Jonah Lomu Drive and Queen Street might be self-explanatory, but it's our local boards that are charged with adopting new names in their areas.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Ngāti Tamaoho vision for Manukau Harbour shared

Ngāti Tamaoho has shared a vision of a renewed Pahurehure Inlet, and for the Manukau Harbour beyond it.

Plans / Projects 9 Jun 2021

$233,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $233,000 from the local board’s grants programme in May.

Heritage 9 Jun 2021

Historical pipes preserved by park upgrade

Iron pipes that helped supply the North Shore with water more than 100 years ago, and discovered during works in Killarney Park in Takapuna, will be kept in place for the public to view.

Events

26 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Agatha Christie's Black Coffee

Sir Claud Amory’s revolutionary new formula for a powerful explosive has been stolen.

26 Jul 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Drop-In Ceramics Studio

Need some time to work on a project? Want some technical advice on your process? On Fridays you...

05 Jul 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Fibre Friday

Get ready to unwind and get crafty every Friday morning at New Lynn Library.

18 May 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Free Ukulele class & open mic

Join Sonia Wilson and the members of the 4 String Sing Ukulele Ensemble for our weekly Ukulele cl...

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...

03 May 2024 - 26 Jul 2024

Crafternoons

Come and get your craft on in a neurodivergent & queer friendly space at the library.

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

English Conversation Class

Practice speaking English for everyday life in New Zealand and make new friends!

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

Mandarin Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!