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Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

TXT2DESEX keeping the Kelston community safe

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team and the NZ Police recently collaborated to try and reduce dog attacks in the Kelston community.

Community 5 Jul 2017

Old Papatoetoe revitalisation gets go-ahead

The city’s redevelopment agency, Panuku Development Auckland, outlined the key moves needed to achieve the vision for a revitalised town centre that becomes a place for people and enterprise to thrive.

Mayor 4 Jul 2017

Mayor Phil Goff at the Big Sleepout

This Thursday, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will be sleeping rough with more than a hundred business and community leaders to fundraise to help end homelessness in Auckland.

Environment 4 Jul 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Craig Olsen

Craig Olsen was highly recommended in the Influencer category at the 2017 Auckland Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Volunteer Awards.

Cycling 4 Jul 2017

Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour now 30km/hr

All of the streets in the area will be reduced to 30km/hr except Hamer Street and Brigham Street which will remain at 50km/hr.

Arts 3 Jul 2017

Thanks for your feedback!

Consultation on Auckland Council’s 21 draft local board plans closed on Friday 30 June, and community feedback will now be taken into account before the plans are finalised.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Birkenhead skate park

A new skate park is under construction in Birkenhead’s War Memorial Park.

Events

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Lego Club - Glen Eden Library

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

13 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Storytime - Rānui Library

Join our Tuesday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

04 Dec 2024

Christmas Storytime at Wellsford Library

Join us at Wellsford Library for a special community Christmas Storytime!

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Join our Curator Barbara Wheeler as she explores some of natures’ own magnificent sculptural form...

04 Dec 2024

Mike Pignéguy’s Superyacht Cruise Through the Seychelles

Come and enjoy a virtual cruise of the stunning Seychelles aboard the 50m superyacht, ‘Shandor’!

06 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Siapo With Florence Ulutunu

Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo.

02 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Chess Training for Juniors

Come along and learn with Eva, Women Candidate Master National Instructor in our library.