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Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

9 Jul 2018

Ambassadors help stop kauri dieback

While most of us will be out and about at the beaches over the summer break, spare a thought for those, with a passion for saving our kauri.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

Plans / Projects 6 Jul 2018

Onehunga Wharf purchase key for neighbourhood revitalisation

The wharf will be transformed into a new community with homes, cafes, retail and public space.

Cultural 5 Jul 2018

Vehicle-free summit for Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Work will soon begin at Maungarei / Mt Wellington on a return of the tihi (summit) to a vehicle-free space.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Two myrtle rust infections confirmed in south Auckland

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed two myrtle rust infections in south Auckland within the last month.

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.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...