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Community 12 Dec 2025

Northern local boards mark 15 Years of Auckland Council

Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.

Arts 10 Dec 2025

From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community 

Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Kids / Family 7 Dec 2025

Top free summer experiences in Whau

We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park

Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

Community 2 Dec 2025

Mamma Mia: Mt Albert Library celebrates five decades

Mt Albert celebrates 50 years of operating in the community.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...

05 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Pekepeka at Point View

Come along to a free guided bat walk!

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Drop-in Ceramics Studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Let's sing

Join this friendly, no-audition singing group at Takapuna Library and enjoy music, connection, an...

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...