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Educational 24 May 2017

Fish return to Great Barrier waterway after 30 years

About 19km of isolated stream habitat on Aotea Great Barrier Island is accessible to native fish for the first time in three decades, thanks to local residents and public agencies.

Cultural 24 May 2017

Explore the Ōtuataua Stonefields

The Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve is an internationally significant heritage landscape and an important archaeological site near Māngere.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Cycling 23 May 2017

Lightpath celebrates first birthday

Hundreds of Aucklanders held an early first birthday party for an Auckland landmark – the pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti.

Community 17 May 2017

2017 Albert-Eden Business Awards winners announced

Some of Albert-Eden’s top businesses celebrated in style last night at the 2017 Albert-Eden Business Awards.

Cycling 17 May 2017

Lake Road improvements

Auckland Transport is looking at ways to improve travel reliability for anyone who uses Lake Road between Devonport and Esmonde Road on the North Shore.

Community 17 May 2017

Pioneering partnership for community facilities

A council committee has approved a potential partnership with Western Springs College which could set a precedent for cooperation between the council and schools across Auckland.

Heritage 17 May 2017

Britomart’s historic clock to get some TLC

The clock gracing the front of Britomart Station’s Chief Post Office will be removed soon and fixed by a specialist clock repairer in Auckland.

Events

09 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Rānui Library

Join us for songs, musical instruments, finger rhymes, and bubbles to promote having fun while le...

02 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Reading Revolution - Rānui Library

Join Kate from The Reading Revolution for a relaxed session where the group reads a short story a...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

30 Nov 2024

Behind you, dad: finding your feet in a new land

Sit down, hear about his inspiring journey as author, migrant and father.

30 Nov 2024

Christmas on the Green

It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

30 Nov 2024

I Love Takapuna Christmas Carnival

It’s that time of year again – we’re getting ready to celebrate Christmas in Takapuna!

30 Nov 2024

Introduction to Watercolour workshop with artist Cathy Cowin

Learn the basics of watercolour in an encouraging, nurturing, friendly and relaxed environment.