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Community 20 Jul 2016

Watch: snow delivery!

Henderson-Massey Local Board's annual Snow in the Park event in Massey's Royal Reserve was a great success this year and the biggest one yet, with more than 3,500 people attending.

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.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

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.

Events

04 Oct 2023

Star Trek | Sci Fi at Stardome

The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy, with Mr. Spock keeping him in ch...

04 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Howick Little Plays

An eclectic mix of perfectly formed short plays celebrating invention and imagination.

04 Oct 2023 - 29 Nov 2023

Storytime at the Maritime

Your tamariki will be treated to tales of the high seas and can join in the fun with movement and...

04 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make friends with other enthusi...

03 Oct 2023 - 04 Oct 2023

You Can’t Sink A Rainbow - With Kate Hart

Arts educator Kate Hart will take children on a journey to discover the symbolism of the dove in...

03 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

OI FRED!

OI FRED! is a solo theatre piece written and devised by emerging artists.

02 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

School Holiday Classes! FREE! Ages 7-12 years

ReCreators School Holiday classes - FREE! 

01 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023

Composting Course

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems.