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Community 21 Oct 2015

Riverhead locals step up

Riverhead locals are transforming unused space into a new walkway.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Rural communities take leadership

Franklin Local Board is giving its rural communities the power to run their local halls.

Transport 21 Oct 2015

Safer walking in the city centre

Pedestrian safety and access in the city centre has taken another step forward with the removal of three 'free left turns’ at intersections as part of the upgrade of Beach Road.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Safety boost in Māngere

Safety ambassadors and CCTV cameras are among a range of safety initiatives supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to improve safety at Māngere Town Centre and Māngere East Village.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Spend a day in Warkworth

Just a 45-minute drive from central Auckland, the Warkworth region is the perfect destination for a day trip.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Events

21 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

Celebrate 25 years of National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat!

21 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Lights, Camera, Canva

A hands-on film and editing workshop.

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

21 May 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Digital classes

Stepping UP offers free community programmes that support New Zealanders to build their digital s...

09 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Music in the city centre

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in...

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

Our librarians are tech helpful, but are not tech experts.

03 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

The Case of the Frightened Lady

It’s 1932 and Edgar Wallace, the Fleet Street editor widely known for his hugely popular and succ...

30 Apr 2025 - 04 Jun 2025

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners.