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Plans / Projects 15 Sep 2016

Torbay Plaza is getting a facelift

Visitors to Torbay Plaza will soon be able to enjoy a safer, more pedestrian-friendly and attractive centre.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2016

Fruit trees for Howick schools

Schools in the Howick Local Board area will be putting their green thumbs to the test for the sake of good health.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Environment 14 Sep 2016

Relentless Hauraki Gulf advocate wins 2016 Holdaway Award

Author Raewyn Peart has been announced the winner of the 2016 Holdaway Award for leadership in and around the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Sports / Leisure 8 Sep 2016

WATCH: Cameron Leslie prepares for Paralympics at West Wave

Paralympic swimmer Cameron Leslie has been making the most of the training facilities at West Wave Pools and Leisure before heading to Rio in pursuit of a third gold medal.

Plans / Projects 8 Sep 2016

More people walking on K’ Road

A survey by Auckland Transport (AT) shows an increasing number of pedestrians using Karangahape Road.

Arts 7 Sep 2016

Kererū watches over Papakura treasures in new mural

The native kererū or wood pigeon proudly adorns the Papakura Art Gallery in a new mural by artists Charles and Janine Williams.

Libraries 7 Sep 2016

Loving Whangaparāoa Library’s new look

The recent upgrade at Whangaparāoa Library has got a big thumbs up from customers of all ages.

Events

16 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

English as a second language classes

Join friendly beginner sessions to build your confidence in English

02 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers for some active movement.

11 Apr 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

The Shamrocks - Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to come along and join this engaging monthly focus group.

07 Feb 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Textile Tuesday at Avondale Library

Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and stitching, or just sit back and enjoy browsing our vast c...

07 Feb 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme - Kori me te ruri

Active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under.

11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ: Online Author Event with Charity Norman

Join Auckland Libraries online via Zoom to hear bestselling author Charity Norman discussing her...

11 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood

This is the NZ premiere of The Welkin, directed by Matthew Diesch and featuring a talented cast o...

13 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...