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Libraries 3 Sep 2018

Happy 100th Birthday, Epsom Library!

This year Epsom Library celebrates 100 years of bringing reading pleasure to the community.

Theatre / Performance 30 Aug 2018

Performing arts workshops inspire the next generation

A free afterschool programme is teaching singing, acting and rapping to young people across Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 30 Aug 2018

33,000 students pedal thanks to David

If you learned to ride your bike at a west Auckland school, chances are you were taught by David Powell.

Transport 29 Aug 2018

Road safety improvements coming to the North Shore

Safety improvements around town centres and schools are coming to the North Shore.

Environment 29 Aug 2018

Waiheke tourism strategy open for consultation

Feedback is being welcomed on a draft tourism and community development plan for Waiheke.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Aug 2018

Encouraging kids to stay safe around drains

Elected members have highlighted the potential dangers of playing near drains and fast-flowing water.

Cultural 29 Aug 2018

Entries open for Diwali chalk rangoli competition

Win a $500 cash prize for your rangoli design at Ellen Melville Centre ahead of this year's festival.

Environment 29 Aug 2018

Returning our lakes to good health

Auckland's lakes are under threat, but we have the chance to reverse the trend and restore their health.

Events

06 Mar 2026

Handmade Jewellery

Explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style.

06 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Paddington in Peru

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retire...

06 Mar 2026

Relief Panel Art: A Gathering of Forms

This workshop explores surface, rhythm, and collective creation while encouraging freedom and exp...

06 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland

“I am standing in the water so I can touch home…” Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone,...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...