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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.

Cycling 6 Jun 2017

Grey Lynn cycling and walking path opens

Celebrations were in order at Grey Lynn Park today as the community came out to mark the opening of a new shared path for cycling and walking from Great North Road to West End Road.

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.

Environment 5 Jun 2017

Meet conservation hero Gwenda Pulham

OurAuckland chats to the winner of Conservation Hero's Influencer catagory: Gwenda Pulham.

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.

Events

18 Mar 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Information is Power - Age Concern talks

A series of informational talks to help you navigate the issues that may arise as you get older. 

11 Mar 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Craft Circle

Enjoy lively conversations over free tea or coffee.

12 Feb 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Morning Melodies 2024

Join us for Auckland Live Morning Melodies in 2024 – the toe-tapping highlight of the Takapuna ev...

12 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Craft Circle

Share your latest project with like-minded crafters, learn from others and pass on any tips or tr...

14 May 2024

Cultural perspectives on Death and Dying

Join us for a special evening Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to learn and ask ques...

14 May 2024

Takapuna Library Literary Quiz

Come along to our fun Literary Quiz, with questions from A(usten) to Z(usak).

14 May 2024

The Anatomy of an Upset

Experienced breathwork coach, Jefferson Chapple, presents the second of three inspiring free talks.

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!