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Community 17 Apr 2019

Glenavon hub at the heart of the community

Glenavon Community Hub is supporting its community with events, workshops, activities and more.

Community 17 Apr 2019

Creative collaboration inspires Remuera playground

Students from St Kentigern Girls’ School have designed their local playground with support from Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 17 Apr 2019

The Knitting Grannies clothing Auckland's babies

A team of dedicated knitters have been hard at work making hats, gloves and bootees for Auckland's babies.

Plans / Projects 17 Apr 2019

Major work at Panmure roundabout over Easter

Construction on the first stage of AMETI Eastern Busway will ramp up over Easter with work to upgrade Panmure roundabout.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Apr 2019

Students hunt for moth plants in Howick

A competition is underway to remove as many moth plants as possible from Howick.

Transport 17 Apr 2019

Good progress on Old Māngere Bridge replacement

New connection will have ample room for cyclists and pedestrians.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Apr 2019

Shore Junction, sure thing!

The transformation of the old RSA building into a new youth innovation hub on the North Shore is now a sure thing .

17 Apr 2019

Explore the world in your own backyard with Taste of Puketāpapa

Discover diversity on your doorstep with a visit to the restaurants and shops in Puketāpapa.

Events

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

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

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...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

Every house has a story to tell and our researchers can show you the tools to start you on your j...

01 Aug 2026

Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

01 Aug 2026

Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!