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Environment 30 Jan 2018

6 ancient forests to explore in Auckland

Explore Auckland's urban forests.

Cycling 22 Jan 2018

Life in the Bike Lane – Danubia Paim

Danubia Paim regularly rides from the city centre to Mission Bay to meet friends, via Tamaki Drive.

29 Nov 2017

New-look Teed Street open for business

Newmarket hotspot Teed Street has been transformed under Waitematā Local Board’s Laneways Plan.

Exhibition 23 Nov 2017

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Heritage 21 Nov 2017

Stonefields Heritage Trail officially opens

The Stonefields Heritage Trail was officially opened on Saturday morning by the Ōrākei Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Nov 2017

Ōrākei Domain improvement project opens for consultation

The Ōrākei Local Board is planning the future of the Ōrākei Domain which includes its sports fields and the southern part of the park, also known as Ngake Walkway.

Beaches 13 Nov 2017

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Ōrākei

Beautiful beaches, a bustling waterfront and rich local heritage are a few of the features that make the Ōrākei Local Board area a popular destination.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.

Events

02 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

March Composting Workshops - Free

This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

11 Dec 2022 - 02 Jul 2023

Book Chat

Book a chat with one of our librarians to find out about new books and authors just for you!

21 Mar 2023 - 08 May 2023

Storytime at the Ellerslie Hall

Have fun at the Storytime.

09 Apr 2023

Food Forest Workshop – EcoFest

We'll make freshly foraged herbal tea.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

St Heliers Library: April School Holiday Programme

Come along for a fun and interactive session at the Library.

13 Apr 2023

Conscious Connected Breathing - St Heliers

All welcome to this free session presented by experienced breathing coach Jefferson Chapple.

03 May 2023 - 01 Jun 2023

Strike Up The Band!

You’ll be swaying to the sensational sounds of Tijuana Brass, Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini, and more!