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Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Community 3 Aug 2016

Supporting business in Swanson

Swanson will soon see a large increase in population thanks to several new housing developments.

Cycling 2 Aug 2016

New cycleway planned for westies

A new cycleway will cut travel time for people cycling into the city centre from west Auckland.

Community 28 Jul 2016

Tackling youth unemployment

Henderson-Massey Local Board, Youth Connections, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and digital specialists TalentWire have combined efforts to respond to the challenge of youth unemployment.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Events

13 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Digital Drop-in

Drop in to our sessions for a one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians!

06 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Kids Play

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers in the Children’s space! Tamariki can play with...

11 Aug 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Whether you're keen to discover something new or just want a quiet place to unwind, Movie Monday...

09 Dec 2025

Macramé a Christmas Decoration

Create festive macramé decorations using reclaimed materials in this fun, sustainable workshop.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 y...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.