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Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Development 21 Oct 2016

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.

Transport 20 Oct 2016

Main construction work starting on Manukau Bus Station

Main construction work on the Manukau Bus Station will start next week, following Auckland Transport’s decision to award the contract to NZ Strong.

Beaches 20 Oct 2016

7 things to do in Ōrākei

Beautiful beaches, a bustling waterfront and rich local heritage are a few of the features that make the Ōrākei Local Board area a popular destination.

Development 20 Oct 2016

City development boom continues

Despite wet weather, development in the city centre progressed rapidly in September.

Sports / Leisure 19 Oct 2016

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match on Saturday 22 October at Eden Park.

Development 18 Oct 2016

Council buildings finalists for World Building of the Year awards

Two recently completed Auckland Council buildings were finalists for the 2015 World Building of the Year awards - Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery and the MIT Manukau & Transport Interchange.

Development 18 Oct 2016

Video: What happens when you transform a car park into a place for people?

Earlier in 2015 we transformed car parks on Lorne and High streets into places for people.

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

29 Nov 2024

Bokashi Composting Talk

Join our free composting workshop, plus get a $40 voucher towards a home composting system!

29 Nov 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Spiderella and the Pantomime Villain Academy

Join us for a spectacular clash of good versus evil, packed with twists, turns, and plenty of lau...

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

30 Nov 2024

Christmas on the Green

It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.