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Have your say 6 Mar 2025

Call for North Shore residents to give feedback on Annual Plan

North Shore residents are being urged to give feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan with consultation open now until 28 March 2025.

Elections 6 Mar 2025

Want women to have an equal voice? Stand in Auckland's local elections

When it comes to speaking up, her-story shows that a woman’s voice can be powerful enough to make waves that change the world.

Waste 21 Feb 2025

Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.

Elections 19 Feb 2025

Adrian Tyler steps down from Kaipātiki Local Board

Adrian Tyler, Kaipātiki Local Board member has stepped down from his position on the board, providing his resignation effective 5 February 2025.

Elections 18 Feb 2025

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair Toni van Tonder resigns

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair Toni van Tonder has stepped down from her position as chair and elected member of the board, providing her resignation effective 18 February 2025.

Community 17 Feb 2025

Kaipātiki Welcoming Plan adopted

The Kaipātiki local board has taken another proactive step toward welcoming its newest residents with the adoption of the Kaipātiki Welcoming Plan.

Heritage 23 Jan 2025

Historic gem gets love from local board

A fascinating piece of Aotearoa’s WWII history will be given new life this year thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 23 Jan 2025

Kennedy Park Stairs to reopen

Auckland beach lovers, dog walkers and fitness fans will once again be able to use the popular Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay in time for next summer thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Events

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

07 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Northcote Library

Got an original Knock-Knock joke, come in any time and put it on our Knock-Knock joke door.

01 Nov 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

Meditation group

Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session!

30 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Quiz Night

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

09 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Chase the King / Whaikīngi

A friendly space for of all levels to enjoy fun matches, learn the basics, and discover great che...

11 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

From the author's mouth

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