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1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

The summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria will be permanently closed to all private motor vehicles from 1 March.

Transport 16 Jan 2018

Electric rideshare trial launching in Devonport

An on-demand electric vehicle to take customers to and from the Devonport Ferry Terminal and their destination.

Community 1 Dec 2017

What I love about . . . Centennial Park

OurAuckland talks to Richard Hursthouse, who chairs Forest and Bird, North Shore and the Centennial Park Bush Society.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2017

Revamped Birkenhead skate park now open

An improved skate park is open for use at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Environment 16 Nov 2017

Join us in creating a pest-free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki is stepping up the war on weeds and predators and wants your help to defend our native bush and bird species.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

Auckland Council wheels out new rubbish bin service

Waitākere, North Shore and Papakura residents are the first to be offered a new Auckland Council rubbish service that will pave the way for a blueprint rubbish collection across the region.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Changes approved for north and west commercial cardboard collection

The move will make recycling collection consistent across the region.

Events

02 Jul 2026

Women of a certain age - Writing by their own rules

Join authors Kirsten Mckenzie, Pat Backley, Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby as they discuss writing l...

04 Jul 2026

Opening of Tatty Naff

Join us for an exhibition transforming the gallery into a 1970s inspired whare.

04 Jul 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tatty Naff

An exhibition reimagining the gallery as a 1970s inspired whare environment.

05 Jul 2026

Matariki Market

Bring the whānau, support local and enjoy a lovely day out.

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Takapuna

Come and enjoy heaps of fun, free school holiday activities at Takapuna library!

12 Apr 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Book Club

Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Devonport

Join us for an exciting selection of school holiday activities at Devonport Library!