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Pest Free 27 Nov 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Windy Hill Sanctuary

Meet the group trapping pests and restoring native wildlife on Great Barrier Island.

Have your say 27 Nov 2018

Waiheke Pathways Plan to improve island infrastructure

The proposed plan would improve footpaths, roads and trails for the island's residents and tourists.

26 Nov 2018

St Mary’s Bay water project to dramatically reduce contamination

The combined sewer and stormwater network will deliver significant results.

Transport 26 Nov 2018

Old Māngere Bridge closed

Historic bridge has been closed.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board celebrate new partnership

A new arts partnership has been forged between TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board.

26 Nov 2018

Planning for future of Great Barrier Island underway

Work is underway on the Great Barrier Island Area Plan that will set out a 30-year vision for the island’s future development.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

Site needed on Waiheke for gifted sculpture

Waiheke Local Board is looking for a home for a sculpture that has been given to the island.

Development 26 Nov 2018

See Mt Albert Town Centre through students' eyes

Unitec students have drawn up plans for Mt Albert as part of their study of urban design.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...

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!