Hero image

Local

News

Heritage 20 Jun 2018

Ellen Melville Centre wins

The Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place upgrade has been recognised for design excellence.

20 Jun 2018

Nominations open for Howick by-election

Nominations open today 20 June to fill a vacancy on the council’s Governing Body following the passing of Howick Ward Councillor Dick Quax.

Beaches 19 Jun 2018

Extensive testing and new signage at Takapuna Beach

The new signage at Takapuna Beach advises people not to swim or play in water coming out of public stormwater outlets.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2018

Hit me with your best shot!

Photo competition invites residents to share what they love most about Birkenhead.

Community 19 Jun 2018

We’re putting Papakura’s volunteers in the spotlight

Nominations for this year's Papakura Volunteer Awards are now open.

Transport 19 Jun 2018

Improving public transport options for Wynyard Quarter

New bus routes and bus stops will make travelling to and from Wynyard Quarter faster and simpler.

Arts 18 Jun 2018

Arts an antidote for isolation in Albert-Eden

A group at the Melville Cricket Pavilion is busy painting pottery in a class organised by the Deaf Wellbeing Society.

15 Jun 2018

Waitākere Ranges Local Board welcomes new board member

Waitākere Ranges Local Board welcomes new board member.

Events

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

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...

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface

Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and...