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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.

Libraries 20 Sep 2016

Watch: Tupu Youth Library goes digital

With a big collection of graphic novels and comics, TVs and a table tennis table, Tupu Youth Library is a place of fun and learning.

Community 20 Sep 2016

Community projects get a helping hand

Playgrounds, community halls and environmental projects will all benefit from the Rodney Local Board’s latest grant round.

Community 19 Sep 2016

Mount Albert’s new pedestrian link bridge is open

A number of local residents joined Mayor Len Brown and the Albert-Eden Local Board on Saturday to mark a special occasion – the opening of the Mount Albert pedestrian link bridge.

Community 19 Sep 2016

$144,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Grants have been approved to assist 36 community groups deliver local projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Housing 15 Sep 2016

Latest update on the Three Kings quarry housing development

A proposed housing development on the site of the former Three Kings quarry by Fletcher Residential has been gaining media attention in recent weeks and has culminated in a community meeting.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Manu Tukutuku symbol of community empowerment

A new community facility in the Manurewa suburb of Randwick Park is a shining light of community empowerment at its best.

Plans / Projects 15 Sep 2016

Torbay Plaza is getting a facelift

Visitors to Torbay Plaza will soon be able to enjoy a safer, more pedestrian-friendly and attractive centre.

Events

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

05 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

Kids Dance Open Day

Give your child a fun first step into dance with a free introductory class at Botany Library, exp...

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

06 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Engineering Challenge

Face this engineering challenge and protect your egg from a fall.

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.

06 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

Summer holiday fun at Pakuranga Library

This summer enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create...

06 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

Summer reading challenge at East Coast Bays Library

Join us this summer for some fun at the library!

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

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