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Transport 27 Jun 2017

This link will improve cycling in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board has decided to advocate strongly for a cycling and pedestrian link to run from the area around Gowing Drive to the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path.

Community 27 Jun 2017

This souper hero is warming hearts

Whangaparāoa resident Julie King works tirelessly to support vulnerable and financially struggling people in her area.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Forty-five thousand new riders in Auckland last year

Auckland is experiencing a biking boom with a report released by Auckland Transport showing big numbers taking to two wheels over the past year.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Māori design enhances Waterview Shared Path bridge

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path.

Parks / Outdoors 26 Jun 2017

Carved ancestral guardians of Pukekaroa return

The ancestral guardians of Pukekaroa have returned to Auckland Domain three years after their removal for restoration.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Events

04 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

NZ Music Month - Instrumental Excerpts

Come along to celebrate NZ Music Month 2024 and support your local musicians!

04 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Kids Learn to Ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

04 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Bronze Bike Skills

Learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps...

20 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Green Clinics Autumn 2024

Birkenhead Library has partnered with some amazing local experts to facilitate weekly Green Clini...

13 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Breeze Sailings

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...

02 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one support - Takapuna

Seniors can learn connecting with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...

23 Mar 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Storytime

Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.

09 Mar 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Albany Actors Den

A free weekly club for ages 10-14 year olds interested in acting & theatre sports.