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Conservation 19 Jun 2025

Seeing green – kākāriki conservation in Okiwi

Okiwi Community Ecology Project's hard mahi helps to protect the island's native bird populations.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Heritage 18 Jun 2025

McNicol Homestead & Museum revived  

McNicol Homestead & Museum, a well-loved heritage site in Clevedon, has re-opened to the public following a major renewal project that began in 2024.  

Community 18 Jun 2025

Climate ready: Ōpaheke Park opens in Papakura

Papakura locals have a new passive park to enjoy thanks to Papakura Local Board, and it’s not just a greenspace for walking the dog or riding your bike.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

Smarter investment in play: Why Manurewa need more data first  

Manurewa Local Board has adopted a new Play Plan to help bring more fun and connection into the neighbourhood.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Community 18 Jun 2025

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public

The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

Events

12 Jul 2025

Grow with the stars: Seed planting

Make a newspaper pot and plant seeds to take home.

12 Jul 2025

Otherhood: conversations about being childless, childfree and child-adjacent

Otherhood: Redefining Life Beyond Parenthood in Aotearoa.

12 Jul 2025

Pepeha Workshop with Whare Hau Ako

Join us for a welcoming and engaging workshop on pepeha from a Te Ao Māori worldview.

14 Jun 2025 - 18 Nov 2025

Game on!

Fun & games for all ages!

08 Mar 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Read, Share, Connect

Join us for a relaxed and engaging reading experience where we dive into one short text each sess...

08 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

Shared Reading Group

Haere mai to the library and discover NZ authors and stories, and meet likeminded folks from your...

13 Apr 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

14 Jul 2025 - 18 Aug 2025

Throw and Pinch with Val Ong

Explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.