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Plans / Projects 26 Jul 2017

CRL milestone: First foundations laid for twin tunnels

The first two concrete base slabs for the City Rail Link twin tunnels have been laid on Lower Queen Street.

Environment 26 Jul 2017

Rodney community lends a hand to help plant Kaipara River

Members of a local scout group, neighbours and other volunteers recently helped plant native trees along a stretch of the Kaipara River near the Kiwitahi Road Bridge.

Cultural 25 Jul 2017

Local boards sign agreement with Ngāti Tamaoho

Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards have cemented their growing relationships with mana whenua by signing relationship agreements with Ngāti Tamaoho.

Community 25 Jul 2017

Spark Boroughs basketball court a slam dunk for Glen Innes

Nicknamed ‘The Post Office’ by locals, the Glen Innes court is the fifth of five basketball courts to be delivered as part of the Spark Boroughs project.

Educational 21 Jul 2017

Flashback: Karangahape Road

This iconic Auckland street has long been a vibrant, thriving part of our city.

Plans / Projects 21 Jul 2017

Appeals period opens on boundary for Waiheke

Limited rights to appeal Auckland Council’s decision to delete the Rural Urban Boundary for Waiheke Island from the Auckland Unitary Plan are now available.

Cultural 20 Jul 2017

A map of every heritage site in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board member Vernon Tava has created an interactive map of heritage sites in the local board area.

Food / Drink 20 Jul 2017

Cheap eats around Albert Street

Check out all the fantastic cheap eats on offer around the Albert Street area.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

13 Feb 2026

Free exhibition tour

Join us for a free guided tour of our current exhibitions, offered on the second Friday of each m...

13 Feb 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...