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Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

14 Feb 2022

Vaccination for children: Local board chair urges parents to make science-based decision

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia is urging parents to talk to medical experts and learn more about vaccination for children.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

10 Feb 2022

Call for feedback on trial Glen Eden cycleway

The trial pop-up cycleway in Glen Eden has launched an online survey to understand how it has been used and its impact on the local area.

4 Feb 2022

Local planning to meet growing community needs

To meet the challenges of growing and diverse community needs, the Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden local loards and Auckland Council are working with mana whenua, governmental and community organisations to plan for future growth at the local level.

Transport 3 Feb 2022

Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf to benefit from additional future-proofing

Auckland Transport will temporarily close Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf for up to six weeks from mid-February to pave the way for the future arrival of low-emission vessels.

Development 21 Jan 2022

New homes and preserved heritage for New Lynn

A part of New Lynn’s rich history and the development of new homes for the neighbourhood has been secured by Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

Cycling 17 Jan 2022

Improvements on the way for roads and electric vehicle infrastructure on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board has contributed $400,000 towards seal extension improvements to roads and electric vehicle infrastructure on the island through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Events

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop

Learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.

18 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Morphology Talk

Against the backdrop of the photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gu...

18 Apr 2026

Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making

Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using natural ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamin E, an...

18 Apr 2026

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want!