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Community 29 Mar 2019

Volunteer Awards show strong community spirit

Community volunteers have been acknowledged with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s Community Volunteer Awards 2019.

Arts 28 Mar 2019

Art and activism with Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters

OurAuckland spoke to Rosanna Raymond about identity, creativity and the group’s new retrospective.

Beaches 28 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – meet your Harbourmaster

Meet Andrew Hayton, Auckland's Harbourmaster, in our last profile of people working in, on and around water in Auckland.

Playgrounds 27 Mar 2019

Donation adds to Flat Bush playground facilities

A new playground for residents of Flat Bush’s Donegal Glen development has been given a $40,000 head start.

Transport 27 Mar 2019

EV chargers at Devonport Wharf active from Friday

Two free-to-use electric vehicle chargers have been installed as part of a twelve-month trial period starting Friday 29 March.

Have your say 27 Mar 2019

Laying the foundations for new communities in the north

Have your say on the council's plan to support job growth to match the needs of new communities in the north.

Have your say 27 Mar 2019

Henderson-Massey connections plan now open for feedback

A plan that would see the Henderson-Massey Local Board area fully connected through walking and cycling paths has opened for consultation today.

27 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – a day in the life of a dam technician

Learn about the varied work of our dam technicians as we profile the people who work with Auckland's water - from the ranges to the sea.

Events

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’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...