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Dogs 25 Jul 2018

Kidnapped canine makes it home

Stolen cavoodle Bowie reunited with her mum at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter.

Cycling 23 Jul 2018

New bike train taking kids to class

A new bike train is encouraging Point Chevalier School children to pedal to class.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Warkworth library celebrates Kiribati Book Launch

Warkworth Library celebrates Kiribati Independence Day with a unique book launch.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Izzy Mackenzie

This month, we hear about pest-free work from the mouth of the hero themselves.

Community 19 Jul 2018

Growing love for badminton in Epsom

In 2017 alone, the sporting facility at Gillies Ave had 40,000 hours in court bookings.

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.

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.

Events

28 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Manukau

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a c...

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

23 Aug 2026

Child advocacy and rights - A lecture in Japanese

Let’s explore the importance of children expressing their feelings and how adults should respond...

23 Aug 2026

Crazy collage

Get creative with collage and have fun finding out who can make the most ridiculous piece of art.

23 Aug 2026

Learn to draw lush tulips

A drawing workshop highlighting the remarkable work and plant collection of the Wintergardens.

23 Aug 2026

We Read Auckland - Book Parade

Tamariki can celebrate what they have been reading and come along dressed as their favourite char...

23 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Where We Meet: Four Artists, Four Poets, Four Collaborations

An exhibition revealing the surprising spaces where poetry and visual art meet.

25 Aug 2026

Kaituhi Kōrerorero: Witi Ihimaera Smiler and Eugene Bingham

Join us for an evening of unmissable kōrero between two exceptional Māori writers and thinkers, W...