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Community 4 Mar 2016

"Wild Play" encouraged

“Wild Thing” founder David Bond promotes wild play at Barry Curtis Park on 12 March to celebrate Parks Week.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Events

18 Jul 2024

BABE - July Holiday Film Showing

Join us as we enjoy the classic film Babe. 

18 Jul 2024

Birthday Dinner Gelli Printing (With Alexandra Murphy)

Using this deliciously fun idea as inspiration, in this one-day printing and collage workshop we’...

18 Jul 2024

Botanical & Observational Drawing

Join tutor Chloe Lam in botanical and observation drawing where students delve into the intricate...

18 Jul 2024

Casual Drop-In Art Session

In the sculpture studio there will be an opportunity to explore your own interests including clay...

18 Jul 2024

Creative Wooly Warmth

Come and learn how to make beautiful items from wool-a great skill to have. 

18 Jul 2024

Kumara fries

Learn how to prepare and cook these delicious sweet potato fries.

18 Jul 2024

Moana Mobile (With Eloiza Montaña)

Join us for a fun day learning creative sustainability and crafting with a Moana themed mobile ma...

18 Jul 2024

Movie Afternoon

Join us in the library and enjoy this hilarious adventure movie with your family and friends.