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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.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

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.

Business / Economy 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

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

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Events

18 May 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Craft Group

Come along for a chat with your knitting, crochet, or craft project.

25 Apr 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Free English Class

Join our friendly free English classes.

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Cultural Club | 中华文化俱乐部

Come along for a mandarin session of singing, recitation, chess, and table tennis.

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Dance Group | 华人舞蹈队

Come along to enjoy the music and dance movement.

06 Apr 2023 - 21 Dec 2023

Crafternoons at Helensville Library

Get crafting with the library team.

10 Nov 2022 - 21 Dec 2023

Brightside Spinners

Come to Whangaparāoa Library every Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm for Brightside Spinners

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.

15 Dec 2023

Christmas Classic Movie

Join us at East Coast Bays Library for a Christmas special Beamafilm screening of the classic 194...