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Community 17 Sep 2021

Industry gets pollution help

Pukekohe businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks.

Community 16 Sep 2021

Locals invited to manage Howick War Memorial community facility

Howick Local Board is calling for expressions of interest to activate the historical Howick War Memorial community facility.

Environment 9 Sep 2021

Major water quality infrastructure project completed ahead of swim season

Aucklanders can now enjoy the benefits of better water quality with the completion of the Ōkahu Bay stormwater network separation project. The project, to separate stormwater from wastewater pipes, will directly improve the water quality in Ōkahu...

Development 6 Sep 2021

Karangahape Road records retail high before bracing for lockdown

Before the current lockdown, figures from Marketview ranked Karangahape Road the highest performing Business Improvement District across the Auckland region for the past three months.

Community 26 Aug 2021

Puketāpapa plaque material swapped following vandalism

A spate of brass memorial plaque thefts from the Puketapapa Local board area will lead to the use of anodised aluminium in replacement plaques to deter future vandalism and theft.

Development 23 Aug 2021

Help shape the future of Old Papatoetoe  

If Old Papatoetoe is part of your life, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to have your say on its future.

Kauri dieback 18 Aug 2021

On track to keep Eskdale Reserve Network kauri safe

Dozens turn out for an event to mark the reopening of kauri safe tracks in the Eskdale Reserve Network.

17 Aug 2021

Next generation of Pacific Leaders graduate

Fourty-four young people from West Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Programme.

Events

05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Kumeu Library Raumati Reads School holiday programme

Enjoy a month of school holiday fun with storytimes, movies, creative art workshops and interacti...

05 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Takapuna Library

From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone.

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

05 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

Kids Dance Open Day

Give your child a fun first step into dance with a free introductory class at Botany Library, exp...

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

06 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Engineering Challenge

Face this engineering challenge and protect your egg from a fall.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

06 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holiday fun at Pakuranga Library

This summer enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create...