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Community 3 Sep 2024

Free pools continue to make a splash

Thousands make use of free access to swimming pools.

Arts 3 Sep 2024

Visitors get an inter-planetary experience at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Other worlds has arrived in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 2 Sep 2024

Southern boards make workshops open

Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.

Environment 30 Aug 2024

Help decide our shoreline's future

Give feedback on the draft Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Aotea Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Community 30 Aug 2024

Engaging with Waitematā Local Board

From observing local workshops to talking to elected members. How can you get involved?

Community 30 Aug 2024

East Auckland backs Representation Review proposal

Proposed changes for fairer representation and a Flat Bush subdivision for Howick Local Board have received overwhelming support at 86%.

Community 28 Aug 2024

Step into the realm of ‘Tales of Wāhine’

Through compelling storytelling and striking portraits, Tales of Wāhine is a dynamic exhibition honouring East Auckland’s top female leaders and innovators that Howick Local Board says is a must-see!

Birkenhead Library 28 Aug 2024

Birken-heading into the past

Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.

Events

02 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2024

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.

04 Oct 2024

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru and parks – Ōtuataua Stonefields

Come along for a a guided hīkoi through the fascinating and unique Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic...

04 Oct 2024

STILL HERE Central Auckland’s Pasifika Presence

See a selection from STILL HERE, the documentary series that’s a love letter to inner-city Auckla...

04 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Heritage Tour A Place of Learning

Come along for a tour featuring various heritage building highlights.

04 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays is a monthly hyper local food truck event for the community, by the c...

02 Aug 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Reading Revolution

Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...

05 Oct 2024

ARTIST PANEL TALK AND BOOK LAUNCH: A NIU DAWN

Join Linda Va'aelua, Elisabeth Kumaran, Siliga David Setoga, Gary Silipa, Sione Faletau and Chris...

05 Oct 2024

Beautiful Botanical Books

Learn how quickly the capital became a port for a thriving southern Pacific trade.