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Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Business / Economy 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Housing 8 Jul 2016

New housing and reserve in Whangaparāoa Peninsula

Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents and people wanting to buy a slice of the area’s coastal lifestyle are set to benefit from the transformation of two open spaces in Stanmore Bay.

Events

19 Jul 2022 - 02 Jul 2024

West Navigators Youth Group - Te Manawa

Learn to write song, record, and collaborate with other musicians.

11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ: Online Author Event with Charity Norman

Join Auckland Libraries online via Zoom to hear bestselling author Charity Norman discussing her...

11 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood

This is the NZ premiere of The Welkin, directed by Matthew Diesch and featuring a talented cast o...

11 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us at Glen Eden Library to help stimulate the development of your baby's body and brain.

11 Oct 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

LEGO Club

Come along to the library and join in the fun at LEGO club.

13 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...

09 Aug 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme - Tupu Youth Library

Wriggle & Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and...

19 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Lego Club - Titirangi Library

Calling all brick builders! Bring along your construction skills and join us for LEGO building fun.