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Environment 5 Jul 2018

Waiheke environment gets a boost

The Waiheke Local Board has approved funding for four initiatives designed to safeguard the island’s environment.

Environment 4 Jul 2018

Some heroes wear feathers

A team of chickens hunting down plague skinks on Aotea Great Barrier are now giving the Auckland community an egg-cellent gift as well.

Transport 4 Jul 2018

Bus stop a welcome addition to Māngere Bridge

The new shelter on the corner of Church and Coronation Road was made possible by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Auckland Transport.

Plans / Projects 4 Jul 2018

Budget boost for Hibiscus and Bays

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area will benefit from more than $25 million of funding in 2018/2019.

Plans / Projects 4 Jul 2018

Budget delivers multi-million dollar investment for Rodney

Funding for parks, community services, sport and community facilities follows the agreement of Auckland Council’s 10-year budget.

Plans / Projects 4 Jul 2018

Tāmaki Link bus improves connections between the eastern bays and Britomart

Beginning Sunday 8 July, the new service will run at least every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight.

Beaches 3 Jul 2018

$30m wastewater pump station dramatically cuts overflows at Shoal Bay

Mayor Phil Goff has opened Watercare’s new $30 million pump station designed to protect Shoal Bay from wastewater overflows.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Laneway lights the way

Waitematā Harbour’s original shoreline and Māori astronomy are celebrated in the design of the newest Wynyard Quarter laneway.

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...