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Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Making submissions a snip in Manurewa

Barber and Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is off to a head start when it comes to consultation.

Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Young people at heart of Franklin's plan

A thriving local economy is the first goal of the 2020 Franklin Local Board Plan, now open for consultation.

Rates 20 Jul 2020

Deputy Mayor praises leadership

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the Emergency Budget passed by Auckland Council's Finance and Performance Committee positions the city for recovery.

Community 17 Jul 2020

Manurewa Local Board supports study for older residents

Fourteen older residents will make use of Manurewa Local Board’s Lifelong Learning Fund to take up studies.

16 Jul 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island astrophotography competition supported by local board

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's internationally recognised dark sky sanctuary is the site of an astrophotography competition now open to entries.

Transport 16 Jul 2020

New Community Transport Hub approved for Warkworth

A new park and ride facility in Warkworth will bring new community benefits to the area such as car parks, bike racks, and bus stops.

16 Jul 2020

Help us shape the future of Howick

The Howick Local Board's draft plan is now open for consultation and the board is seeking your input to make sure they’ve got it right.

16 Jul 2020

Help us plan the future of Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe draft local board plan is now open for public feedback.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

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.

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.