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Cultural 30 Nov 2017

The story of the mighty Maungakiekie

The Maungakiekie pā (Māori fortress) was once home to several thousand people.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 30 Nov 2017

An app to report myrtle rust

Smartphone app for spotting and reporting myrtle rust.

29 Nov 2017

New-look Teed Street open for business

Newmarket hotspot Teed Street has been transformed under Waitematā Local Board’s Laneways Plan.

Transport 27 Nov 2017

Improving traffic flow along Dominion Road

AT will start improving Dominion Road and bus services along the route in early 2018.

Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Environment 20 Nov 2017

Grant boosting medicinal garden knowledge

A local board community grant is helping a group of students grow a Māori medicinal garden.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2017

Revamped Birkenhead skate park now open

An improved skate park is open for use at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...