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Arts 1 Sep 2016

Watch: Auckland's top teen singers

Irene Folau of Aorere College was judged the winner of the hotly contested solo vocal category at Friday night’s final of Stand Up, Stand Out 2016 (SUSO).

Playgrounds 30 Aug 2016

Revamped playground a hit with kids

Ōrākei Local Board has celebrated completion of its sixth playground upgrade this term.

30 Aug 2016

Ports working hard for Auckland

It’s been a successful year for Auckland Council-owned company Ports of Auckland.

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Transport 30 Aug 2016

New signs to warn overheight trucks at Penrose

An improved warning system has been installed on Auckland's Southern Motorway to reduce the number of high vehicles crashing into Penrose Bridge.

Community 28 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders - Marion's story

With the announcement that Auckland Council is going to redevelop housing for older Aucklanders, we meet some of the people who live in the villages.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

Community 26 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders – Paula's story

With the announcement that Auckland Council is going to redevelop housing for older Aucklanders, we meet some of the people who live in the villages.

Events

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Wednesday Book Chat

Engage in lively discussions about your current reads and sip complimentary tea and coffee.

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

This erudite group of readers deconstructs and reviews new and classic novels.

06 Mar 2025

Neighbourhood support talk

Come and hear our local Neighbourhood Support community activator inform us how being part of Nei...

06 Mar 2025

Special seaweek event: Amazing adaptations of Ocean Animals

Participate in a craft session to make your very own sea creature.

07 Nov 2024 - 03 Apr 2025

Book Group

Please join us for our monthly Book Chat in Parnell Library, every first Thursday of the month.

07 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: We Bought a Zoo

Seeking a fresh start for him and his two mourning children, Benjamin buys and endeavors to save...

07 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Siva Afi Festival

Traditional Samoan art form — fire knife dancing.

07 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025

The painted garden with Verity Kindleysides

Join us as we explore the essentials of painting and sketching from nature and the gardens here a...