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Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

2 Jun 2021

Grant funding supports community groups across Waitematā

Community organisations across Waitematā have been bolstered with almost $200,000 in grant funding from Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 1 Jun 2021

Changes to Pukekohe Streets for People Trial

Part of Waka Kotahi’s Innovating Streets for People Programme, the Pukekohe Streets for People trial is currently underway, allowing Panuku to test several temporary installations intended to make the Pukekohe town centre safer to move around.

1 Jun 2021

Community forums a chance for Waiheke residents to connect with their local board

Waiheke Local Board has been holding monthly community forums with the aim of increasing their in-depth understanding of local issues.

Community 1 Jun 2021

Funding support for community groups in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approved more than $193,000 worth of funding applications through its latest local board and multi-board grants rounds.

Community 31 May 2021

Aotea community groups awarded more than $200,000 by local board

Community organisations on Aotea / Great Barrier Island have been supported with more than $200,000 in grant funding by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Heritage 31 May 2021

Auckland Museum transformation wins NZ Institute of Architects awards

The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards.

27 May 2021

Community boost with $45,000 of Whau grants awarded

Community organisations in Whau have been boosted to the tune of $45,000 in grants from Whau Local Board.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

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...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

20 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year - Clay Horse Craft

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us by making your very own air-dry clay horse!  

20 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Storytelling

Join us as we listen to stories about Lunar New Year, sing songs together and make red envelopes...

20 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: Kangaroo

Kangaroo is a heart-warming family comedy about disgraced TV Host, Chris, and a young indigenous...