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Community 1 Aug 2016

Point Chev Plaza makeover complete

The square's slippery tiles have been replaced and there is a larger space for public events.

Cycling 29 Jul 2016

10,000 trips on Quay Street cycleway in less than three weeks

Where is everyone? Quay Street, it seems: more than 10,000 cycle trips have been made on the Quay Street cycleway since it opened almost three weeks ago.

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.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jul 2016

Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres

Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at its leisure centres.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Events

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...

04 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

North Shore Signers Club

Our meet-ups are designed to create community for people using New Zealand Sign Language.

27 Jun 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Money Talks Budgeting Workshops

Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.

30 May 2024 - 25 Jul 2024

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

This is a flat, accessible two-kilometre walk.

16 May 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us at Onehunga Library every Thursday for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions! These engaging pro...

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

09 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...