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Development 9 Apr 2019

New bridge planned for Wynyard Quarter

Wynyard Crossing pedestrian bridge that links the city centre to the waterfront with is expected to be replaced by a new, more reliable bridge.

Community 9 Apr 2019

Mangrove mission a magnificent obsession

Ian Scobie has been on a mission to rid mangroves clogging the Waiuku estuary with community support.

Cultural 9 Apr 2019

Fale Pasifika opens at Papakura High School

A new fale has been blessed and opened to honour the presence and place of the Pacific community within Papakura and the school.

Arts 9 Apr 2019

Kāhui Tū Kaha nurturing communities

Community health and wellbeing programmes are receiving much-needed funding from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.

Community 8 Apr 2019

WATCH: Te Manawa opening

Hundreds of people braved the weather to share in the celebrations as the new multipurpose community facility at Westgate opened.

Transport 8 Apr 2019

Local board keen to tackle school safety concerns

Papakura Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking to improve safety in and around Takanini School.

Community 5 Apr 2019

Nominate your Albert-Eden local heroes

Now is the time to shine the spotlight on the people who make an exceptional difference to people’s lives in Albert-Eden.

Transport 5 Apr 2019

Local feedback makes a better bus network for Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is getting a new bus network from Sunday 13 October 2019.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability fr...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...