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Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Development 20 Oct 2016

City development boom continues

Despite wet weather, development in the city centre progressed rapidly in September.

Sports / Leisure 19 Oct 2016

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match on Saturday 22 October at Eden Park.

Cycling 18 Oct 2016

Latest progress on SkyPath proposal

As Auckland’s walking and cycling network continues to expand, a significant project aims to bridge the gap between central Auckland and the North Shore.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Development 18 Oct 2016

Improved facilities for ferry users

New pier provides shelter from the elements and improved access for wheelchairs and prams.

Cycling 17 Oct 2016

Lightpath wins design award

Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath, Auckland's hot-pink cycle path, has been named among the supreme winners of the annual Best New Zealand Design Awards.

Environment 12 Oct 2016

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.

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14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

22 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2026

School Holidays at Leys Institute Little Library

A fun-filled programme of creative, hands-on library activities for tamariki and whānau.

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Drop in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

20 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Central City Library Raumati Reads Holiday Activities

A jam-packed summer of crafts, movies, challenges and whānau-friendly fun awaits at your library.