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Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve

The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.

Walkways 21 Oct 2015

Exciting developments underway at Wynyard Quarter

New developments are underway at Wynyard Quarter.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Events

04 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Free yoga for seniors (+65)

Learn the basics or just come along and move; you can work at your own pace. Friendly group and all levels are welcome.

03 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Digital Devices

Learn how to make the best use of your phone and other devices.

03 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Rhymetime with Stories

Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.

27 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Movies in Parks 2023

As the sun goes down, gather with friends and whānau for a picnic and movie under the stars. From animated kids flicks to recent blockbusters, we’re putting on a magical movie n...

27 Jan 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Family History Help

Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are here to help.

06 Jan 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Storytime

Come along to our popular Storytime.

17 Dec 2022 - 24 Apr 2023

Auckland Photo Day Summer Exhibition

Enjoy a walk around the town centre and enjoy this free public exhibition.

15 Dec 2022 - 25 Apr 2023

Secrets of Stonehenge

This exhibition delves into Stonehenge's science, history, and mythology - discover the secrets of what it meant to the people who built it and what it means to the world today.