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Arts 25 Sep 2025

A win for history and art in Waitematā

The Sargeson Centre will undergo restoration thanks to an allocation from the Fix and Finish fund.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive

After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!

An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.

Community 23 Sep 2025

New energy for Ōtāhuhu

Ōtāhuhu’s town centre is set for a refresh, thanks to funding secured through Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Ostrich Farm sports fields gain ground

A $1.1 million boost from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish Fund is helping move plans forward to transform Ostrich Farm into a fully equipped sports field park.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Growing strong together: why local food planning matters for future resilience in Puketāpapa

Kai Resilient Puketāpapa is a community-led project focused on planning for food resilience.

Elections 23 Sep 2025

No voting papers? No problem!

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.

Events

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

We will sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories while you learn Chinese!!

10 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Page to future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Storytime

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

08 Oct 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Life drawing 101

Learn about how to construct a figure in proportion by finding key landmarks on the figure helpin...

07 Oct 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Portrait drawing 101

This portrait drawing class occasionally includes live models for observation and practice.

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Drop-in print studio

Bring your own projects and work alongside likeminded creatives.

04 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Rangatahi South

Rangatahi South Brings together a diverse range of creative talent from four high schools local t...