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Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

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.

Events

10 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Matariki School Holiday-Waitakere Central Library

Join us for these exciting events.

10 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!

Strap in for a time-endous night of family fun as we present Night at Auckland Museum: Time Warp!  

10 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Vector Lights for World Choir Games 2024

World Choir Games is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the first time!

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays Art Workshops for kids

Each Workshop is a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and skill-building, ensuring a magical holid...

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki

Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki

Join us for games, activities and more.

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Rānui Community Library

Come join us at Rānui Community Library for Matariki themed activities these school holidays!

08 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Parnell Library July School Holidays

Come along for fun school holiday activities.