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Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Community 19 May 2016

Awards shine light on local businesses

After months of nominations, public voting and mystery shoppers, Albert-Eden’s top businesses have been recognised at a special awards evening.

Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Committee lobbies for greater power on begging

An update on begging in the central city has been presented to council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, along with possible actions to help reduce nuisance begging.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 May 2016

Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations should recognise individuals and groups who have made a valuable contribution to the community in Manurewa.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

08 Jul 2026

Rōreka workshop - Matariki session

A community-led workshop celebrating te reo Māori and waiata.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

11 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae

Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.

14 Jul 2026

Kids' star craft

Kids will learn simple weaving techniques using bright multi-colour yarn to create a beautiful st...

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.