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Dogs 24 Feb 2017

Help make our beaches fun for all

In response to recent dog-related issues reported at Takapuna Beach, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board wanted to remind people about the rules in place at our beaches and encourage consideration for other beach users.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Arts 22 Feb 2017

Explore Auckland Art Gallery with Google Maps

You can now explore Auckland Art Gallery without leaving home, thanks to the Museum View feature from Google.

Cultural 22 Feb 2017

Couple turns heritage hall into home

A young Auckland couple have used Auckland Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme to help partially restore Foresters' Hall

Environment 21 Feb 2017

Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags

Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.

Housing 20 Feb 2017

Developer confirmed for council-owned Hobsonville Point site

Panuku Development Auckland has confirmed Avanda Group as the housing developer for Stage Two of the Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point.

Community 17 Feb 2017

Kauri Kids serves generations in Beach Haven

Cindy Starnes-Koroi of Kauri Kids Beach Haven shares how childcare can enrich the entire community.

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Events

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

22 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

English Class for Chinese speakers

Join English class for Chinese speakers aimed at beginners.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

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...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.