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Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Māori design enhances Waterview Shared Path bridge

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Food / Drink 23 Jun 2017

New Lynn night markets come to an end

The New Lynn Night Markets will come to an end this month after three years.

22 Jun 2017

A plan for Howick village

Preserving the character that is Howick Village’s point of difference and improving links to local attractions are among key actions outlined in the new Howick Village Centre Plan.

Pools 21 Jun 2017

The uncertain future of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre

Since 1996 Mt Albert residents have had access to the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre – but it could be gone for good in a few years.

Cycling 20 Jun 2017

West Auckland kids claim Guinness World Record

1799 mostly school children and teachers claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle at Glen Eden Intermediate this afternoon.

Events

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Whispers from a tree

In Whispers from a Tree, Simich prepares and prints leaves from the Ginkgo Biloba tree to create...

26 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

A falling canopy

Gentner's work reflects the ongoing loss of Kauri trees in Te Ika a Maui (the North Island).

24 Feb 2025 - 07 Apr 2025

Tween Club at Pakuranga Library

Come along to Pakuranga Library afterschool on Monday afternoon during term time for our Tween Club!

21 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Ruminations: Encrypting my mother tongue - Anthony Zemke

Ruminations: Encrypting My Mother Tongue is a visual exploration of the struggle faced by diaspor...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class 中华故事和表演培训班

This is a mandarin programme. 

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class (Beginners)

Join us to learn English for beginners.

10 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

4D Frame Class at Glenfield Library

Build, explore and learn in our 4D frame class.