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Environment 19 Sep 2018

Conservation champion joins council team

Senior Biosecurity Advisor Liz Brooks will help to expand pest-free projects across the Hauraki Gulf.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Nominations open to Community Volunteer Awards 2018

This is the perfect opportunity to thank the unsung champions giving time to our communities.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2018

Half Moon Bay pontoon repairs underway

Repairs are underway on pontoons and piles severely damaged in a storm in January.

Waste 18 Sep 2018

Rodney waste transfer stations remain open

Extended leases mean two waste sites in Rodney will continue to operate until the end of June 2019.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

17 Sep 2018

Council acknowledges passing of Assid Corban

Council acknowledges the passing of Assid Corban – a stalwart in local government and a champion for west Auckland.

17 Sep 2018

Half Moon Bay public boat ramp reopens

The public boat ramp has reopened after being assessed for damage caused by last week's storm.

Transport 14 Sep 2018

West Harbour ferry celebrates 1 million passengers

West Harbour ferry marks 1 million passenger trips.

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

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.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...