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Educational 1 Oct 2016

Explore the heritage of Three Kings

A new trail paints a picture of the area’s distinct history, from a semi-rural district to a thriving suburban area.

Community 30 Sep 2016

Festive weekend celebrated

Auckland communities celebrated the festive season this past weekend with four local board Christmas events held in Onehunga, Three Kings, Balmoral and St Heliers.

Community 30 Sep 2016

Green thumbs tidy up Howick Village

More than 70 volunteers came together last Saturday to support the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust clean-up of Howick Town Centre.

Transport 30 Sep 2016

Highway upgrade ahead of schedule

Work on the Albany Highway north upgrade is ahead of schedule and the new road will open in October.

Community 29 Sep 2016

New Responsible Pet Ownership guidelines for Waiheke

The people of Waiheke have a new guide to responsible pet ownership to help pets and wildlife live in harmony.

Transport 29 Sep 2016

Manukau’s new bus station – a sneak peek!

Auckland Transport has released a video showing what the new Manukau Bus Station will most likely look like once construction is complete.

Transport 28 Sep 2016

First stage of East-West Link underway

Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have marked the start of work on the East-West Link roading project, which is one of the Government’s top priorities in Auckland.

Libraries 28 Sep 2016

New courtyard for Glen Eden library

Glenmall is now more inviting and attractive for visitors to Glen Eden’s town centre, thanks to a refurbished courtyard outside the library.

Events

11 Feb 2026

Pride Poetry Speakeasy & Open Mic 2026

Samesame but Different Queer Writer’s Festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open...

11 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...