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1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Transport 27 Feb 2018

Penrose bridge over SH1 being strengthened

NZTA is strengthening Penrose bridge against vehicle strikes on the Southern Motorway.

Cycling 26 Feb 2018

Federal Street goes dotty

Polka dots are coming to Federal Street as part of a creative solution to make walking and cycling safer between Victoria and Fanshawe Streets.

Environment 23 Feb 2018

Dutch elm disease found on iconic Auckland trees

Dutch elm disease has been confirmed on elm trees in central Auckland.

Beaches 23 Feb 2018

Hobson Bay locals pitch in to clean up Wilson's Beach

Around 15 local residents came together to clean up Wilson's Beach.

23 Feb 2018

WATCH: Cr Josephine Bartley's maiden speech

New Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley is the first Pasifika woman to be elected to Auckland Council.

Cycling 21 Feb 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway construction begins

Construction starts on a new link to better connect the North Western Cycleway to the city centre.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Crazy Skills Lab

Join us every Friday for Crazy Skills Lab a hands-on after school session where tamariki explore...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Discover calm, balance and strength through Tai Chi!

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!