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Environment 17 Nov 2015

Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill planting symbol of new Auckland

A tree will soon again stand on the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Franklin

Home to many of Auckland’s spectacular regional parks and beaches, the Franklin Local Board area’s rural setting offers something for everyone.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Events

26 Jun 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...

26 Jun 2025

Zen tea experience

Join us for a serene tea ceremony where mindfulness meets tradition. Slow down, sip with intentio...

26 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Tangihangi

Join us on an emotional rollercoaster as we explore the intricacies of whānau relationships, iden...

26 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taniwha

Join Mereana and her friends as they protect their neighbourhood from a mysterious threat in this...

24 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Matariki shadow puppet storytime

Join us for magical Shadow Puppet Storytime sessions on June 24 and 26 at 10am, where the story 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.

12 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Hā – Breathe│Ngā Rangatahi Toa

This rangatahi co-designed exhibition explores Hā as the unseen force that binds us to whakapapa,...