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Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Film 21 Oct 2015

Bringing our heritage to life

Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!

Events

02 Jul 2025

Tu Kohatu Maori game

Play Tu Kohatu a Maori stone stacking game and discover your inner zen.

02 Jul 2025

Watercare Rain Gauges

Highland Park Library is delighted to welcome back Watercare Education for an interactive session.

02 Jul 2025

Winter tree in watercolour pencil at Auckland Botanic Gardens

In this creative session, kids will use watercolour pencils to draw a striking winter tree—by col...

02 Jul 2025 - 08 Jul 2025

Discover Lyford Reserve

Discover how this special reserve protects our community from floods and supports local wildlife.

02 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki O Matariki | The Children of Matariki

Discover the magic of Matariki with stories, crafts, music, and hands-on fun for the whole whānau...

21 May 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Digital classes

Stepping UP offers free community programmes that support New Zealanders to build their digital s...

05 Mar 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Glen Eden Library Book Chat meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Join our lively group in sharing their reading over tea and coffee.