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10 Sep 2018

Memorial a reminder of women’s solidarity

The Women’s Suffrage Memorial is a powerful symbol of the struggle for equality that unites women.

Cycling 7 Sep 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway goes on road

The next stage of the Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway is now in construction.

Community 7 Sep 2018

Students create virtual forest to highlight kauri plight

Students use technology to educate urban dwellers on the plight of kauri.

Community 5 Sep 2018

Albert-Eden’s changing face brings opportunities

The Inclusion and Diversity Project report identifies less visible communities and gives recommendations to support them.

Transport 5 Sep 2018

Road safety improvements coming to Waitākere

New road safety improvements are coming to west Auckland.

Community 5 Sep 2018

Milford boardwalk project backed by local board

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated funding towards supporting an estuary boardwalk project.

Community 5 Sep 2018

A forest of family trees

This year the Papakura Children’s Forest celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Heritage 4 Sep 2018

Can you help find Auckland’s 1960s music venues?

See if there's someone you recognise in these Auckland Libraries heritage images.

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02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge hour

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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...

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

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22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

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08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

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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.