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Community 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Autism in Every Shade

Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Annalong Park playground upgraded

Annalong Park playground in Dannemora is open and ready to enjoy!

Community 9 Jun 2025

All in together: Maunagkiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Ngāti Pāoa form Ōmaru committee

Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have formed a six-member committee to manage the future of Ōmaru Reserve (Point England Reserve).

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Environment 9 Jun 2025

Recording the roots: Oral history brings Kirks Bush to life

A new oral history project, led by historian Janine Irvine and funded by Papakura Local Board, is preserving the stories behind this community effort. 

Playgrounds 6 Jun 2025

Local board makes plan for play on Waiheke

Waiheke Island is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Waiheke Play Plan.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Buggin’ Brilliant at Mist of Life

TV icon Ruud Kleinpaste turned Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe into a science lab on early May, joining 120+ students, teachers, and the Sustainable Schools team for a hands-on day of nature and discovery — all backed by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Community 6 Jun 2025

Ōtaki o te Wai: Plans on Hold, Vision Strong

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supported the project and is disappointed by the pause after years of planning.

Events249 Results

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

14 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

English Conversation Group

Come along, practice speaking English, and make new friends! Everyone is welcome!

07 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Minecraft and more

Whether you’re into Minecraft, Catan, or a good old card game, come hang out, play, and connect w...

07 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Learn Chinese culture through music, stories and fun!

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

We will sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories while you learn Chinese!!

10 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Storytime

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

12 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Coffee, Cake and Conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

15 Aug 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

The crochet corner

Bring your own project, connect with your community, and share ideas.