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Parks / Outdoors 26 Jun 2017

Carved ancestral guardians of Pukekaroa return

The ancestral guardians of Pukekaroa have returned to Auckland Domain three years after their removal for restoration.

Transport 26 Jun 2017

Waterview tunnel opening early July

The $1.4 billion Waterview Connection is New Zealand’s biggest and most complex roading project, including twin 2.4km-long three-lane tunnels.

Arts 23 Jun 2017

Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool

Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Food / Drink 23 Jun 2017

New Lynn night markets come to an end

The New Lynn Night Markets will come to an end this month after three years.

22 Jun 2017

A plan for Howick village

Preserving the character that is Howick Village’s point of difference and improving links to local attractions are among key actions outlined in the new Howick Village Centre Plan.

Pools 21 Jun 2017

The uncertain future of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre

Since 1996 Mt Albert residents have had access to the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre – but it could be gone for good in a few years.

Cycling 20 Jun 2017

West Auckland kids claim Guinness World Record

1799 mostly school children and teachers claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle at Glen Eden Intermediate this afternoon.

Events

26 Apr 2024

Ancient Egypt - a visual tour

Colossal pyramids, golden treasures, mysterious hieroglyphs, huge temples, mummies...all fascinat...

26 Apr 2024

Kahoot! Quiz Session Two

Test your knowledge with another fun Kahoot! Quiz.

26 Apr 2024

Kid Scroll Art Workshop

Let's create a big colourful scroll art together.

26 Apr 2024

Modern Macrame

Learn the foundations of the ancient art of Macramé knotting to create your very own wall hanging...

26 Apr 2024

Stitching Loops

Get truly expressive with textiles in this fun one-day workshop that will teach expression and in...

26 Apr 2024

Te Ihu o Mataoho free community workshops - Māngere

Learn a new skill with this hands on workshop.

26 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Shhh!

The Devonport Peninsula is in for a treat on April 26th and 27th with Shhh! RC is supporting tale...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...