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Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Events

05 Nov 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on experience at Witheford Reserve!

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Learn how perennial plants can be used to bring colour, texture, and style into your garden.

04 Dec 2024

Mike Pignéguy’s Superyacht Cruise Through the Seychelles

Come and enjoy a virtual cruise of the stunning Seychelles aboard the 50m superyacht, ‘Shandor’!

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.