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Transport 28 Sep 2016

Collect your shopping at your station

Auckland Transport has teamed up with Countdown to introduce online grocery ‘Click & Collect’ points at five locations.

Plans / Projects 27 Sep 2016

Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa opens in Birkenhead

An exciting new public space with a viewing platform overlooking Le Roys Bush is ready to be opened in September.

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.

Events

11 Feb 2026

Author Talk - Ian Gill

In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Sea...

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.