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Plans / Projects 29 Jul 2019

Have your say on disaster readiness plans for Piha and Karekare

Residents of Piha and Karekare are being urged to be prepared should a natural disaster occur.

Community 29 Jul 2019

Local board champions accessibility at Movies in Parks

More movies are likely to be captioned in the 2020 Movies in Parks series after the successful pilot at Back to the Future 2 shown at Coyle Park on earlier this year.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Road safety upgrades on the way for Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn

Two new road safety projects have been given the green light by Whau Local Board.

25 Jul 2019

Weymouth boat ramp set for upgrade

Manurewa boating community is celebrating after Weymouth boat ramp is set to get the much-awaited upgrade.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Traffic lights coming to Claude Road-Alfriston Road intersection

Manurewa Local Board has approved funding to enable the installation of traffic lights for the Claude Road and Alfriston Road intersection.

Plans / Projects 25 Jul 2019

Island area plans will be open for feedback in early 2020

Waiheke Island and Aotea Great Barrier Island residents and ratepayers will be invited to give feedback on area plans for the islands early in 2020.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Waiheke bus network gets electrified

The Waiheke community will see new electric buses on the islands’ roads from the middle of next year.

Plans / Projects 24 Jul 2019

Parks, arts and community prioritised by Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board has approved its work programme for the year ahead, building on planning and work undertaken throughout 2018/19.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

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

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

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...