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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

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride

Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on t...

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

Vector Lights illuminates the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, celebrating queer narratives and co...

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

14 Feb 2026

AfroFest

Join a free, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African...

14 Feb 2026

An Ode to Queer Joy

  Queer joy is a deeply relational experience for many of us, and is amplified through our c...

14 Feb 2026

Celestial Love Market

Step into a world of colour, connection & cosmic charm at the Celestial Love Market - a luminous...