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29 Mar 2019

Stream restoration projects underway

Stream restoration projects underway in Stanmore Bay and Browns Bay.

29 Mar 2019

Cleaning up Rodney’s rivers and harbours

A local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Community engagement on the rise

For democracy to function, it requires engaged citizens – and politicians who listen to them.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

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.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement.

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Chinese Cultural Club

Presentations, singing, recitation, chess and table tennis.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club - Avondale

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge - Warkworth

Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.

01 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.