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Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

Caribbean Drive sports fields open in April

Football and baseball players will be thrilled with the $3.5 million-dollar sports field development at Unsworth Heights’ Caribbean Drive set to open with a community celebration on 20 April.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Apr 2024

Glenbrook boat ramp plan rejected

Franklin Local Board has said no to a plan to develop the boat ramp at Glenbrook.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Apr 2024

City centre transformation gathers pace, with 15 projects delivered in past 5 years

When a plan leaps off the page and becomes reality, there’s reason to celebrate.

Events

20 Mar 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Book Lovers Club - New Lynn Library

Come along and discuss your current favourite book with other book lovers.

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

31 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Support Classes

Learn and improve your skills with these devices with the help of our library staff.

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...

18 Jul 2024

BABE - July Holiday Film Showing

Join us as we enjoy the classic film Babe. 

18 Jul 2024

Birthday Dinner Gelli Printing (With Alexandra Murphy)

Using this deliciously fun idea as inspiration, in this one-day printing and collage workshop we’...

18 Jul 2024

Botanical & Observational Drawing

Join tutor Chloe Lam in botanical and observation drawing where students delve into the intricate...

18 Jul 2024

Casual Drop-In Art Session

In the sculpture studio there will be an opportunity to explore your own interests including clay...