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Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

Events

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.

24 Jan 2025

Forest accordion book

Learn how to use different materials to create a forest/ bush filled book.

24 Jan 2025

Make the Most of Bread | Love Food Hate Waste

Join us for some kai inspiration and practical tips to make sure every slice counts!

24 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025

Auckland International Buskers Festival 2025

The Waterfront and CBD will be bursting with an exciting blend of extraordinary talent.

17 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Leys Institute School Holiday Programme

Come along for fun activities at the Library.

10 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm

Join the Children's Librarians from Māngere Bridge and Māngere East Libraries for a family fun Wr...

04 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

Guided museum tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.

03 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Raumati reads summer reading fun

Fun for children completing the Raumati Reads summer reading programme.