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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.

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.

Events

22 Feb 2025

Pride whānau day

Experience the magic of a giant bubble show, craft your own beaded creations, and enjoy live music.

22 Feb 2025

Sky Pirates all stars in the Square

Sky Pirates All Stars are bringing their basketball action to Aotea Square.

22 Feb 2025

Southside Represent - 2025

This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of performances, creative showcases, and family-fri...

22 Feb 2025

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session

Come along and show some love to the community native planting on the banks of the Waari Stream i...

22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

23 Jan 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Weekend clay workshop

Dive into this jam-packed weekend workshop, perfect for beginners with limited free time who want...

16 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025

Tamariki Time at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join us for our Tamariki Time sessions and enjoy some stories, songs, and movement with your litt...

23 Feb 2025

Festival Italiano

Join us for a celebration of Italian culture, food, and music!