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Cultural 26 Apr 2017

Have you checked out the waterfront container library?

It’s something you might walk past at first if you’re rushing to or from Wynyard Quarter – but stop and take a closer look and you’ll find a special little library housed in a simple container by Te Wero Bridge.

Community 26 Apr 2017

Weaving a brighter future together

A multi-coloured cloak covered in thousands of houses aims to spark discussion about the Tāmaki regeneration programme.

Parks / Outdoors 26 Apr 2017

Love is in the air for 20 little spotted kiwi

Love will be in the air when Auckland Council reintroduces 20 single little spotted kiwi to Shakespear Open Sanctuary on Saturday 29 April.

Community 24 Apr 2017

Meet Waste Champion Green Jon

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre project manager Jon Morgan, known better as 'Green Jon', is keen to see local consumers become zero-waste champions.

21 Apr 2017

Manurewa honours local veterans and their families

A series of WW1 projects supported by Manurewa Local Board recognising the area’s veterans is helping ensure the sacrifices these men and women made are never forgotten.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Transport 20 Apr 2017

Mount Albert town centre upgrade begins

The long-awaited Mount Albert town centre upgrade has commenced.

Events

02 Oct 2024

Highwic Baking: Ingredients with a Pacific influence

Follow the delicious smell of authentic baking.

02 Oct 2024

Ponsonby Presents: queer conversation with Edward Cowley

Explore local and personal heritage as Edward shares stories from the days before homosexual law...

02 Oct 2024

Wackadoo Helensville Library Reopening Party

Join us for a heeler-ific time to celebrate the reopening of Helensville Library. 

02 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Whimsical Castles // School Holidays

Step into the enchanting world of whimsical castles!

02 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

A Green Oasis: Exploring Symonds Street Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through our past!

02 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Blanket Stitch Badges

Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

02 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun and activities.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Time Warp - Blockhouse Bay Library October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun.