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Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Walkways 28 Oct 2015

Project Twin Streams

Gem of the month February 2012

Arts 28 Oct 2015

Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.

14-24 year olds 28 Oct 2015

All go at Avondale Central Reserve

The Avondale Central Reserve upgrade is now complete and the reserve is being enjoyed by locals and visitors.

Development 28 Oct 2015

Revamp for Papatoetoe Town Centre

Mall project will create a fresher, more vibrant and more accessible Papatoetoe.

Events

30 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Quiz Night

Gather your friends and family for fun quizzing, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

05 Jun 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Creative Spaces

Get your creative ideas working.  Learn, make and design using your skills and imagination.

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Library Living Room - Knitting

Every first and third Thursdays of the month our Library Living Room group meets for a couple of...

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

From the author's mouth

Share your creative writing projects with fellow writers in the community.

13 Feb 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!

21 Nov 2025

Hand-built candelabras workshop

Using hand building techniques, you'll create your candelabra form.

21 Nov 2025

Meet artist Ashley Peevor, creator of living costumes

Learn about the work Ashley does in creating living costumes and where he draws inspiration from.