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Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Events

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Shore Knitters

Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...

13 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

LEGO Robotics sessions

There will be spot prizes for the most inventive, manoeuvrable, and quickest robots.

12 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us for some fun summer events and activities at Whangaparāoa Library these school holidays.

08 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads - Summer reading fun at Pakuranga Library

Your activity guide includes exciting activities, a reading tracker and a place to write down you...

06 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Takaanini: School Holidays at Takaanini Library

Nau mai, haere mai! Come on down to Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini this school holidays for some...

06 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Summer Days 2025 - Grey Lynn Kid's Club

Come and have fun, and we will keep you cool with ice blocks and the air conditioner!!

23 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads at Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library for free, fun summer holiday activities.