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Community 31 Mar 2021

Kaumatua housing plan gets a boost

Six Papakura Marae kaumatua housing units are nearing completion and three more have been approved for the site.

Cycling 31 Mar 2021

Delight at Bike Hub Award Win

News that Local Board-funded Ecomatters bike hubs in New Lynn and Henderson have won a National Transport Award at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s On the Go Awards has been met with delight by community leaders.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Mar 2021

Independent review finds need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland

There is need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 30 Mar 2021

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April

Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network around midday, Sunday 4 April in Rodney the Waitākere Ranges and Hibiscus and Bays areas.

Sports / Leisure 26 Mar 2021

Court upgrade a slam dunk for basketball on the shore

It’s time to play ball on the shore with the upgrade of the court at Normanton Reserve in Glenfield complete and ready for action.

25 Mar 2021

Albert-Eden Local Board by-election nominations close

Nominations to the by-election for Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) closed on 25 March 2021.

Sports / Leisure 25 Mar 2021

Celebrating our junior sports stars

Young sporting talent is set to shine at the Albert-Eden Local Board Junior Sports Awards 2021.

Development 25 Mar 2021

Ormiston Town Centre is open for business

The major retail destination is part of a 19-hectare development in south-east Auckland, an area with a rapidly growing population.

Events

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

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...

20 Feb 2026

Rainbow Crafternoon

Design and make your very own unique creation to take home that celebrates who you are and what y...

20 Feb 2026

Street Fest

Get ready for rails, ramps, and raw adrenaline as skateboarding collides with street art in a ful...