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Volcanic-themed skate park for New Windsor
Construction of the skate park in Valonia Reserve will start at the end of the month.
Get help to make your home warm and healthy
Transform your rental property into a healthy, energy-efficient home.
Manukau Harbour home to many gems
With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.
Interns making a big difference
What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.
Te Whau Pathway work continues
A link between the Manukau and Waitematā harbours is another step closer, now that work on the next phase of Te Whau Pathway has kicked off.
West Auckland’s new connection
Auckland Transport has revealed plans for a new shared path connecting New Lynn to Avondale.
Makeover complete for New Lynn library
The New Lynn library has received an upgrade to improve customers’ experience.
Remembering the men who shook Auckland!
“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.
Events
Blockhouse Bay Library Book Club
Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...
Robots go wild
Dive into a month of hands-on robot fun, fast-paced challenges and digital adventures for the who...
Summer Fun in the Park 2026
Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...
Makerspace
Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.
Code Club at Avondale Library
Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...
Textile Tuesday
Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.
