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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Kaipātiki proud to be part of Welcoming Communities pilot

Kaipātiki Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Development 31 Mar 2023

Work begins on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden in Takapuna

Work on New Zealand’s first-ever Korean Garden has begun at Barry’s Point in Takapuna thanks to the ongoing support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and the hard work of the North Shore’s Korean community and local stakeholders.

Community 31 Mar 2023

Local voices see Clevedon road changes

Changes to a difficult Clevedon intersection are being undertaken by Auckland Transport in response to community feedback.

Playgrounds 31 Mar 2023

Take flight at Manurewa playground

The Manurewa playground boasts a 40-metre flying fox, age-appropriate play equipment, and features in-ground mini trampolines and an all-abilities access roundabout. 

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Heritage 29 Mar 2023

Museum to acquire historic weathervane from CAC Shot Tower

Tāmaki Paenga Hira / Auckland War Memorial Museum is acquiring the weathervane from Auckland’s last Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Community thanked for cyclone response

A formal thank you has been recorded to acknowledge community efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Events

08 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Takapuna Library

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the best new reads!

14 Sep 2022 - 13 Jul 2023

Waiheke Library Wednesday Book Club

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

13 Apr 2023

Air Dry Sculpture & Painting Workshop

We will design and create amazing crafts using cardboard, newsprint and wallpaper glue, which will then be hand painted.

13 Apr 2023

Conscious Connected Breathing - St Heliers

All welcome to this free session presented by experienced breathing coach Jefferson Chapple.

13 Apr 2023

Crafty Conservation with Auckland Zoo

Join this workshop and meet our Conservation Learning Team from Auckland Zoo.

13 Apr 2023

Deano Yipadee

Join Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine, Stink-o-saurus, Granny’s Undies, and the brand new book Dusty the Digger as Deano takes you on a hilarious comedy live-music adventure!

13 Apr 2023

Escape Room fun at Waitākere Central Library

Have fun at our Escape Room with your family and friends.

13 Apr 2023

Little Scientists at Mt Roskill Library

Teaching tamariki about climate change, the carbon cycle, and reducing our carbon footprints.