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Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

16 Dec 2015

Board confirms support for Takapuna campground

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has confirmed its support for a rejuvenated campground at Takapuna Beach.

Community 16 Dec 2015

Remuera drivers to see red

Red light runners are being targeted with a new warning system.

Rates 15 Dec 2015

Council reviews rates exemption for a North Shore firm

Auckland Council is reviewing if Babcock should be paying more in rates.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Events

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

16 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Crafters' corner

Bring in your craft projects and relax in crafters' corner.

16 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Kids No-Bake Baking Club at Pakuranga Library

Come along to Pakuranga Library every third Sunday afternoon term time for our kids no-bake bakin...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Glenfield Library Book Chat

Our book chat is a place where you can connect with fellow readers, make new friends, expand your...

17 Jun 2025

Internet Banking and Scams

Join us for an informative event that will help you protect yourself from online scams and financ...

17 Jun 2025

Tea & topics June 2025 - School Life in the 1950s

Former students at Papatoetoe West School will talk about their life at the school in the 1950’s.

17 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025

Volunteer Open Days at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage

Are you interested in what our volunteers do at the Heritage New Zealand properties in Auckland?