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Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Events

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Adult Storytime

Join us for songs, stories and fun every Tuesday morning* here at Mt Albert Library!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at East Coast Bays Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Rhyme & Storytime at Glenfield Library

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, songs, dancing, rhymes, stories and bubbles for preschool...

28 Jan 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Devonport Library tamariki time

Join us for exciting events for your kids and whānau.

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Good Friends Group

Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday. Meet new friends in...