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Educational 8 Jun 2017

Seniors’ scholarships recognise lifelong learning

Applications are now open for the Manurewa Local Board’s new scholarship for seniors.

Heritage 6 Jun 2017

A timeline of Manukau from 1769 to today

Manukau's Journey is a selection of significant and representative events from the history of Howick, Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura and Franklin wards of Auckland City.

Arts 6 Jun 2017

Auckland wins at museum awards

Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.

Transport 2 Jun 2017

Interesting historical artefacts dug up in CRL excavations

City Rail Link works around the CBD have unearthed a number of items from Victorian times.

Educational 2 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Queens Wharf

In honour of her majesty's birthday, we're looking back to the building of Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland.

Community 30 May 2017

Sandringham Road Extension cycle link opens

Cycling around Puketāpapa has become a lot more accessible and enjoyable with the completion of the Sandringham Road Extension cycle link.

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Community 29 May 2017

Mayor Goff pays a visit to Old Papatoetoe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was recently whisked away on a whistle-stop tour of development sites in Old Papatoetoe, led by Panuku Development Auckland CEO Roger MacDonald.

Events

21 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

Celebrate 25 years of National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat!

21 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Lights, Camera, Canva

A hands-on film and editing workshop.

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

21 May 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Digital classes

Stepping UP offers free community programmes that support New Zealanders to build their digital s...

09 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Music in the city centre

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in...

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

Our librarians are tech helpful, but are not tech experts.

03 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

The Case of the Frightened Lady

It’s 1932 and Edgar Wallace, the Fleet Street editor widely known for his hugely popular and succ...

30 Apr 2025 - 04 Jun 2025

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners.