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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.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Councillor says cheers for hotel grant

Kentish Hotel has received a heritage grant.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board workshops open digitally from February

A number of Tāmaki Makaurau’s 21 local boards already hold open workshops, with Albert-Eden next in line to invite the community to view these workshops online.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Zone changes a win for Franklin

Auckland Transport has reviewed its zone system, cutting the number of zones Franklin commuters travel through on the way to the city, a move that reduces their fares.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

Community 16 Jan 2025

Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill

Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Events

04 Feb 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Wrrigle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Come to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Adult Storytime

Join us for songs, stories and fun every Tuesday morning* here at Mt Albert Library!

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at East Coast Bays Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

04 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Rhyme & Storytime at Glenfield Library

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, songs, dancing, rhymes, stories and bubbles for preschool...

28 Jan 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Devonport Library tamariki time

Join us for exciting events for your kids and whānau.

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!