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Environment 18 Jul 2018

Whitebait stocks boosted with native fish release

Reinforcements arrive to help survival of giant kōkopu in Tāwharanui Regional Park.

18 Jul 2018

Six to run in Howick by-election

Nominations have closed for the Howick ward by-election with six candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seat.

Libraries 18 Jul 2018

Romantic backstory to Auckland Libraries milestone

Auckland Libraries hits 5 million eBook checkouts.

Environment 17 Jul 2018

Future giants of Albert-Eden take root

A total of 104 big trees are being planted across parks and reserves in Albert-Eden this winter.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jul 2018

Dredging underway at Martyn Wilson Fields

A dredging project at Martyn Wilson Fields in Remuera is underway to remove foul-smelling pond sediment.

Community 16 Jul 2018

Opinion: Community centre a symbol of our enormous potential

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Lotu Fuli explains the historical significance of the Te Puke o Tara community centre and what it represents for Ōtara's future.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Jul 2018

Improvements at Birkenhead War Memorial Park confirmed

Kaipātiki Local Board has received funding for improving and maintaining facilities at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Beaches 12 Jul 2018

Driving on Karioitahi and Muriwai beaches

Driving on beaches in Auckland is not allowed, except for launching or retrieving a boat or emergency situations, unless you have a permit.

Events

24 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Abstract Adventures With James Lawrence

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concept...

24 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Mandarin Storytime

Stories, actions, songs and music presented in Mandarin only.

17 Oct 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Acrylic Splash!

We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better pain...

17 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Evening Class: Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

Unwind after work with this relaxed evening class, perfect for beginners or those wanting a creat...

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

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

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...