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Community 26 Sep 2016

Samoan Consulate opens in Mangere

Hundreds of community members gathered on the weekend to celebrate the opening of the new Fale o Samoa in Mangere Town Centre.

Environment 23 Sep 2016

Crayfish numbers at record lows

Crayfish (rock lobster) numbers have dropped to record lows in marine reserves at Leigh and Tawharanui.

Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Community 22 Sep 2016

$2 million boost to housing for homeless

The James Liston Hostel will receive $2m to enhance emergency housing for rough sleepers and homeless people in the city centre.

Transport 22 Sep 2016

How the City Rail Link will transform Auckland

Check out the route of the City Rail Link and see the scale of predicted investment that it will kick start.

Plans / Projects 22 Sep 2016

Iconic CBD building to be transformed into homes

The Civic Administration Building in Aotea Square will be restored and made into apartments.

Development 22 Sep 2016

Northwestern motorway a shining light for iwi artwork

Artistic lighting has been switched on this week across the new Te Atatu Road pedestrian overbridge.

Heritage 20 Sep 2016

Suffragists recognised

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first nation in the world to grant women the right to vote. Yesterday in recognition, the lower section of Khartoum Place was renamed Te Hā o Hine Place.

Events

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

20 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Central City Library Raumati Reads Holiday Activities

A jam-packed summer of crafts, movies, challenges and whānau-friendly fun awaits at your library.

16 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Avondale Library Summer School Holidays

Unleash your imagination this summer with festive makes, quests, art, science and more.

07 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Northcote Library

Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

16 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park – Soul and R&B

Sam V and alayna bring soulful R&B magic to East Auckland.

16 Jan 2026

Travelling Zine Room

Visit our pop up library table and interactive zine zone at Wesley Community Centre's foyer to fi...