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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.”

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.

Community 26 Aug 2016

Housing for older Aucklanders – Paula'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.

Events

07 May 2026

Estate planning

Wendy Hampton will share tips for how you can make the administration of your estate more efficie...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead

Enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance and more.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Upper Harbour open art studios

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...