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Transport 21 Mar 2017

Hibiscus Coast Busway Station construction begins

Auckland Transport has begun construction of the new Hibiscus Coast Busway Station.

Environment 21 Mar 2017

Help keep Hunua Ranges safe for newest residents

Six kiwi from the Coromandel will make the Hunua Ranges their new home from 31 March.

Walkways 16 Mar 2017

Drone footage reveals flooding damage in New Lynn

A drone was sent in to inspect after a New Lynn culvert collapsed after heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Community 14 Mar 2017

Solar robot race launches energy efficiency project in Papakura

The Energy Efficient Communities Project, a partnership between Entrust, Auckland Council and Vector, will deliver free hot water heat control units, up to 15,000 LED lightbulbs, and energy advice to homeowners in Papakura and Takanini.

Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 7 Mar 2017

WATCH: Warkworth Western Collector time-lapse

Watch this time-lapse to see how work on the Warkworth western collector progressed over the past year.

Transport 7 Mar 2017

Sandringham set for new cycleway

The $1 million project is being delivered by Auckland Transport (AT) and the Puketāpapa Local Board, delivering on local community aspirations and the Board’s Puketāpapa Greenways Plan.

Whanau friendly 6 Mar 2017

New childcare centre opens in Stanmore Bay

A new Kauri Kids childcare centre offering quality early childhood education and care opens tomorrow at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre.

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29 Jan 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

From the Author's mouth

Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.

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

Free tech help for older people - Ōrewa

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.

29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

A meditative sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connec...