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Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Events

14 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

English Conversation Group

Come along, practice speaking English, and make new friends! Everyone is welcome!

07 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Minecraft and more

Whether you’re into Minecraft, Catan, or a good old card game, come hang out, play, and connect w...

07 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Learn Chinese culture through music, stories and fun!

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

We will sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories while you learn Chinese!!

10 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Page to future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Storytime

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

22 Sep 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

World of tiger worms

Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn...