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Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

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.

Events

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

09 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Unlock the full potential of your library membership!

02 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

February craft - Antarctic Diorama

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

05 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

24 Feb 2025

How to talk to someone with dementia

Join Age Concern for an informative talk where they'll explore strategies for communicating effec...

24 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Chaekgeori Exhbition

The project focuses on revitalising our communities by inspiring people to engage with their surr...

24 Feb 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...