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Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Beaches 26 Jul 2016

Plan agreed for Huia Domain and foreshore

A plan to reduce erosion on the Huia Domain and foreshore has been approved by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Jul 2016

Sculpture for Sanders Reserve

A new carv​ed sculpture will soon be unveiled at Sanders Reserve in Pāremoremo.

Events

10 Oct 2023

'Mine, Theirs and Yours' - Poetry Performance and Open Mic with Tim Heath

Join Auckland Writers' Festival and 'Poetry for Pensioners' host Tim Heath as he leads a series o...

10 Oct 2023

No-Waste Kitchen - Love Your Leftovers

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

10 Oct 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Vitality Movement classes

Join us for 3 FREE classes held in the library. Vitality & Movement at any level.

10 Oct 2023 - 21 Nov 2023

Future Potters Club Term4 Kids Ceramic Course

Unleash your child's creativity and let them explore the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club.

09 Oct 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

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

08 Aug 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Job Cafe

Whau ACE (Adult and Community Education) offer free support and advice in the library.

08 Aug 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

English Conversation Class for Mandarin-speakers

Do you want to improve your English? Come learn some English with us and practice your pronunciat...

27 Jun 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Rhyme & story time

Music, songs, dance, and rhymes for children with caregivers.