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Community 5 Oct 2016

Wairau Creek Bridge in Milford now open

A dawn blessing event took place on 17 December in Milford to officially open the now completed Wairau Creek Bridge.

Heritage 5 Oct 2016

Local heritage champions celebrated

“It’s the Devonport-Takapuna board’s hope that these awards will grow, and become an established annual event.”

Parks / Outdoors 28 Sep 2016

New playground for Milford

A new playground has been installed in Seine Reserve in Milford.

Plans / Projects 27 Sep 2016

Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa opens in Birkenhead

An exciting new public space with a viewing platform overlooking Le Roys Bush is ready to be opened in September.

Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Community 28 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders - Marion's story

With the announcement that Auckland Council is going to redevelop housing for older Aucklanders, we meet some of the people who live in the villages.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

Events

24 Nov 2024

Birkenhead Library Community Picnic

Grab your picnic blankets and join us for some fun in the sun!

24 Nov 2024

Breathing Pattern Workshop

Abby will guide you through a self-assessment of your breathing pattern, helping tailor the works...

24 Nov 2024

Wild Streets Festival of Play - Mairangi Bay Reserve

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

16 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Sheila's Island

This black comedy finds our intrepid heroines desperately struggling to make weapons, a rescue fl...

03 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Getting Crafty with Books

A mix of colouring, word finds, crosswords, and craft activities to make and take home. Designe...

30 Jun 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Symphony of Theatre and Opera - 12 Lectures on Singing

Through 12 months of comprehensive and systematic course study, you will initially master the con...

30 Jun 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Dough Modelling

Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.

23 Mar 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Storytime

Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.