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Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2024

Supporting Pukekohe communities through storm recovery outreach

Last week, Storm Recovery Navigators and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole went door knocking across the Pukekohe community to speak to flood-affected residents and provide information about the navigator service.

Council news 13 Feb 2024

Join the conversation: Input into designs for Onehunga’s new public spaces

New public plazas, green spaces, realigned public parking and safer walking connections are just a few of the ideas set to transform Onehunga’s Waiapu Precinct.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Feb 2024

GDP and employment data shows city centre outpacing NZ for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, Auckland’s high-achieving city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth.

Community 8 Feb 2024

North Shore youth get a seat at the democratic table

North Shore youth are about to have a voice in local democracy thanks to a new initiative by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Beaches 2 Feb 2024

Recovery team steps in to protect beach

Watercare is working hard to repair a pipe that has failed, closing Howick Beach.

Community 1 Feb 2024

Mental health takes the front seat in Takapuna

A new seat installed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board in Takapuna’s Waiwharariki Anzac Square is helping people to talk about their mental health.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Feb 2024

Auckland’s pan-Asian flair ignites city centre in 15-day Lunar New Year celebration

We’re joining millions of others round the world celebrating Lunar New Year – opening as the new moon rises and closing as the full moon fills the sky with light.

Events

08 Dec 2024

Craftmas session 4 - Beach diorama

Come and check out Highland Park Library’s festive craft series.

08 Dec 2024

Creative Clay Christmas Special

A fun, hands-on workshop as we head into the holiday season.

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.

11 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Death Café

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

11 Mar 2024 - 09 Dec 2024

Craft Circle

Enjoy lively conversations over free tea or coffee.