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7 Dec 2018

North Harbour BMX facility opens

Watch the official opening of North Harbour BMX club's new facility at Hooton Reserve.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Plans / Projects 5 Dec 2018

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park lease progress update

Panuku Development Auckland is continuing to progress plans for the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park.

Transport 30 Nov 2018

Improving peak-time travel on North Shore bus services

A new continuous bus lane on the Northern Motorway will help speed up bus movements.

Transport 23 Nov 2018

New rideshare service in Devonport

The service aims to improve public transport use and reduce congestion.

Dogs 21 Nov 2018

Enjoying popular northern beaches with your dog

Check the dog access hours at your local beach and follow these tips for enjoying the beach this summer.

14 Nov 2018

Funding confirmed for fixing Northcote Wharf

Northcote Wharf has been closed since June when routine maintenance inspections found a number of structural issues.

Community 12 Nov 2018

Plan for success in Sunnynook

Local boards have approved a 30-year plan to help shape the future of Sunnynook, Totara Vale and Forrest Hill.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

02 May 2026

A family history discovery talk

Join us for a free discovery talk presented by Garry Phillips from New Zealand Society of Genealo...

02 May 2026

Coastal clean-up walk

We’ll pick up rubbish, learn about the rocky coast and explore the rockpools.

02 May 2026

Origins

A stunning array of music exploring how composers transform feelings and stories into sound.

03 May 2026

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

03 May 2026

Swap Shop 2026: Kids, teens and adults edit

It is time to swap until you drop. Refresh the whole whānau wardrobe, as this year the whole hous...

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Kintsugi workshops

After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

12 Apr 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Book Club

Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.