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Rates 3 Mar 2016

Review into North Shore firm's rates complete

An Auckland Council review into commercial operations on Defence land in Devonport has resulted in an increase of $310,000 in rates to be collected this financial year.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Events

04 Oct 2023

Peace, Love and Protest Badges - With Leela Bhai

Say it loud and proud, whether it’s a message of Peace, Love or Protest!

04 Oct 2023

Star Trek | Sci Fi at Stardome

The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy, with Mr. Spock keeping him in ch...

04 Oct 2023

Warkworth's colourful past

Lyn Wade will talk about the life and times of local pioneering families.

04 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make friends with other enthusi...

16 Aug 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years an...

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

25 Oct 2022 - 06 Nov 2023

Viva Las Vegas

Prepare to be dazzled as Operatunity with New Zealand’s most iconic entertainers and band transpo...