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Community 29 Sep 2021

Ethnic communities praised for COVID-19 role

Papakura Local Board urges those unvaccinated to get on the Shot Cuz bus.

Community 29 Sep 2021

COVID-19 jab comes with pie and kai in Papakura

Companies are rallying to help with the drive to lift vaccination rates in southern Auckland.

Updated 29 September 2021
Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2021

Explainer: Kennedy Point marina consent

The consent process for the construction of a marina at Kennedy Point explained.

27 Sep 2021

Boost for waka ama club in Te Atatū

Plans for a permanent waka ama facility in Te Atatū have taken a step closer following the news that approximately 200m2 of council land next to Te Atatu Boat Club is set to be reclassified to allow for more storage space for waka.

24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

Beaches 22 Sep 2021

Help offered to pay for wastewater checks

Healthy Waters has a discount scheme for Franklin residents to check their wastewatrer systems are running correctly.

22 Sep 2021

Upcycling project making digital waves for West Auckland youth

A group of fourteen students from Prospect School are creating a unique digital footprint, turning old and broken Chromebooks into working machines in West Auckland thanks to initial funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Events

09 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Jazz on Vulcan Lane

Immerse yourself in the rhythmic tapestry of jazz that will transport you to a world of delight.

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

04 Sep 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Knitting Club

Pop along and join a friendly knitting group that knits for those in need.

04 Sep 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library - LEGO Club

Build your own Lego world with your friends and family!

11 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

07 Aug 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Board Games Afternoon

Join us for a fun board game afternoon, bring your friends family, try different board games and...

24 Jul 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Knitting circle

Bring your own knitting needles and wool, and join other knitters in these casual knitting group...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.