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Community 6 May 2024

A tour of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub

It wasn’t exactly a final boarding call but members of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board were invited to explore Auckland Airport’s new Transport Hub before it opened to the public.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Community 3 May 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board Junior Sports Awards 2024

Emerging sports stars from Māngere-Ōtāhuhu have been recognised at the Local Board's Junior Sports wards in April.

Community 2 May 2024

Waiapu Precinct gets underway

Onehunga will get new public spaces and improved streetscapes as the Waiapu Precinct project goes into the detailed design phase, ahead of work starting at the end of the year.

Community 2 May 2024

Fines and community service for breaches by developers embraced by local board

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board stands behind the decision to enforce substantial fines and community service on developers found in breach of the RMA regulations.

Community 1 May 2024

Targeted paths rate sent for final approval

Franklin Local Board will ask the Governing Body to give final approval to a targeted rate for the area to fund paths and pedestrian improvements.

Community 1 May 2024

Half time - swap over!

It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board

Community 1 May 2024

Change of roles within Henderson-Massey Local Board

Dr. Will Flavell steps in to replace Brooke Loader as the new deputy chair of Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Events

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

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...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

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

13 Feb 2026

Free exhibition tour

Join us for a free guided tour of our current exhibitions, offered on the second Friday of each m...

13 Feb 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...