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Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

2 Mar 2018

New local board member has Manurewa at heart

Dave Pizzini might be the new face on the Manurewa Local Board but the recently-elected local board member is no stranger to Manurewa - a community his family has lived in for generations.

Have your say 1 Mar 2018

Fresh chance to stand in two Auckland local board by-elections

Interested in representing your community and influencing decisions that affect your local area and make Auckland a great place to live?

Plans / Projects 1 Mar 2018

Pedestrian-friendly main street for Manukau

Putney Way is being upgraded into a pedestrian-friendly main street for central Manukau.

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.

Events

29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

A meditative sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connec...