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Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New playground for Maungawhau in time for summer

The popular children’s playground on Normanby Road at the foot of Maungawhau / Mt Eden is getting a makeover! A brand new adventure park will be in place by mid-December, in time for school holidays.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Beaches 29 Jan 2020

New dog rules for Point Chevalier Beach

New dog access rules for Point Chevalier Beach aim to balance the needs of all users of the beach.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New Onehunga shared path now open

Moving around Onehunga just got a lot easier with Onehunga’s new cycle network, which is now officially open.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Late night CBD safe zone up and running

Auckland Safe Zone is setting up at Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart, from 5 February to 19 March on weekend nights when there’s a lot going on in the city.

Events

13 Mar 2026 - 08 May 2026

Travelling Zine Room

Borrow zines for free with a library card or simply browse through a curated selection or try yo...

13 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Harakeke Weaving - Te Atatū Peninsula

Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun Harakeke Weaving roopu (group)! Joi...

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brightside Spinners

A friendly, welcoming spinning group for all abilities — come and spin some yarn, share a convers...

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...