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Community 11 Jun 2025

Wonderful Waiapu Precinct construction commences in June

Onehunga’s town centre is set to become better-connected and more vibrant with the construction of the Waiapu Precinct from June. 

Development 10 Jun 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Autism in Every Shade

Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Annalong Park playground upgraded

Annalong Park playground in Dannemora is open and ready to enjoy!

Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Emergency Recovery 9 Jun 2025

Albert-Eden Storm Recovery - Progress and What’s Ahead

A storm recovery update for the Albert-Eden Local Board area, across roads, parks, facilities and homes

Events

12 Jul 2025

Grow with the stars: Seed planting

Make a newspaper pot and plant seeds to take home.

12 Jul 2025

Otherhood: conversations about being childless, childfree and child-adjacent

Otherhood: Redefining Life Beyond Parenthood in Aotearoa.

12 Jul 2025

Pepeha Workshop with Whare Hau Ako

Join us for a welcoming and engaging workshop on pepeha from a Te Ao Māori worldview.

08 Mar 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Read, Share, Connect

Join us for a relaxed and engaging reading experience where we dive into one short text each sess...

08 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Shared Reading Group

Haere mai to the library and discover NZ authors and stories, and meet likeminded folks from your...

13 Apr 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

14 Jul 2025 - 18 Aug 2025

Throw and Pinch with Val Ong

Explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Craft Circle

Meet new friends, chat with fellow crafters, and work on your projects together.