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Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Arkles Bay fishing permitted over winter

The summer-long ban on set netting at Arkles Bay will be lifted at midnight on Easter Monday.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Beaches 29 Apr 2016

Manukau Harbour home to many gems

With 520km of coastline, the Manukau Harbour is New Zealand’s second biggest harbour. It’s also home to many hidden gems which are well worth a visit while summer is still with us.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Housing update: Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure

Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is making great strides in regenerating the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure.

Transport 28 Apr 2016

New trial reduces traffic speed in Silverdale Village

Early feedback indicates that motorists are reducing their speed when travelling through the area.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Bastion Point artwork blessed

The new artwork at the entranceway to the steps on Tamaki Drive, leading from Mission Bay to Bastion Point, has been blessed.

Events

26 Feb 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Book Chat

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...

01 Oct 2024

Grandparents' Day Party!

Celebrate Grandparents Day with us at Mt Albert Library! 

01 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - Grafton

Learn about the illustrious former residents of Auckland's oldest suburb.

01 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - St Stephen's Chapel

Explore Takutai Street where Bishop George Augustus Selwyn and his fellow missionaries used to tr...

01 Oct 2024

Pasifika stories & stick weaving

Listen to stories from our Pacific neighbours and try your hand at traditional stick weaving.

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Squiggla Workshops

Unlock your creativity and have some fun exploring a variety of visual thinking and mark-making t...

01 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Play with Patterns

Step back in time, explore the historic buildings in the village and the heritage gardens, feed t...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Free family fun at Mt Roskill Library

Join us for these exciting school holidays.