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Community 19 Sep 2016

Mount Albert’s new pedestrian link bridge is open

A number of local residents joined Mayor Len Brown and the Albert-Eden Local Board on Saturday to mark a special occasion – the opening of the Mount Albert pedestrian link bridge.

Housing 15 Sep 2016

Latest update on the Three Kings quarry housing development

A proposed housing development on the site of the former Three Kings quarry by Fletcher Residential has been gaining media attention in recent weeks and has culminated in a community meeting.

Environment 24 Aug 2016

Growing healthy neighbourhoods

Albert-Eden Local Board’s latest sustainability initiative has encouraged communities to form ‘econeighbourhoods’.

Community 1 Aug 2016

Point Chev Plaza makeover complete

The square's slippery tiles have been replaced and there is a larger space for public events.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

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.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Events

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Epsom Community Library

Come join us every Wednesday at 10am (during school term only) for a fun and interactive for you...

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

07 Aug 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for a free fun session that uses resources and music to support the development of your b...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Tamariki Time

Tamariki Time is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 2- 4 years old.

13 Sep 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mount Roskill Shared Reading Group

Haere mai to the library, discover authors and stories, and meet likeminded folks from your commu...

20 Dec 2025

Ngā hau a Tāwhirirangi Forces of Flight

Uncover the invisible powers that make flight possible.

20 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Mt Roskill Library Summer Holiday Events

Dive into a holiday season full of movies, makerspaces, workshops, and awesome activities for eve...

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.