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Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Community 19 May 2016

Awards shine light on local businesses

After months of nominations, public voting and mystery shoppers, Albert-Eden’s top businesses have been recognised at a special awards evening.

Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Committee lobbies for greater power on begging

An update on begging in the central city has been presented to council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, along with possible actions to help reduce nuisance begging.

Community 13 May 2016

Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations should recognise individuals and groups who have made a valuable contribution to the community in Manurewa.

Events

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

8-Bit Aoteaora

In 8-Bit Aotearoa, Simon Thomas Nicholls examines 1980s Aotearoa New Zealand through the visual v...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Circus of Rumination

Sarah Cowie works with puppetry and video, exploring how digital media and materiality come toget...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Fur Coat No Knickers

Fur Coat No Knickers advocates for a chance to rebel, to be seen and to embrace a bold, fierce, a...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Inhabited Space

In Inhabited Space Louise Keen and Faye Norman explore the theme of home from personal viewpoints.

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Red Flags

Sonya Nagels’ textile works explore memory, migration, and coded language through salvaged materi...

10 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Orbital

Drift into a meditative, astronaut-guided journey that lets you experience Earth’s breathtaking “...

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.