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6 Jul 2021

One-on-one tech guidance a hit with seniors

Over the past few months, Takapuna North CommunityTrust has run drop-in Tech for Seniors sessions at Sunnynook Community Centre and Takapuna Library – attracting between 12-20 people each time.

5 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki is set to benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years, which is focused on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Jul 2021

Young people get down to business in Manurewa

Some of Manurewa's students have their eyes set on an entrepreneurial future.

Environment 5 Jul 2021

Planting season all go in the Eastern Bays

Planting season in Auckland happens twice a year, and one of those falls around New Zealand’s Arbour Day – 5 June – an opportunity which Ōrākei Local Board relishes.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Albany

The council’s Governing Body adopted the 10-year Budget (2021-2031) on 29 June which provides for a $31.8 billion capital expenditure programme. The spending is at its highest level ever despite the difficult financial circumstances the organisati...

2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Rodney

Rodney will benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years focussed on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Jul 2021

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens

The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.

Events

14 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

The Worm

A little worm goes on an epic adventure! Can one tiny worm wriggle his way past dastardly critter...

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Bookclub

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

15 Apr 2026

Make your own flower trading card

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids will create a flower trading card you could ma...

15 Apr 2026

Artist Talk — Janet Mazenier

Come along for an evening with Janet Mazenier, hosted by the Friends of Takapuna Library.

15 Apr 2026

Cardboard Play

Design, build, and play using simple cardboard and big imaginations!

15 Apr 2026

Robotics Fun

Spark your child’s curiosity at our hands-on robotics workshop run by the team from Robogals.

15 Apr 2026

School holidays in the Square

Join us for an action-packed day of school holiday fun!