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Community 29 Nov 2016

Auckland recognised for climate leadership

Auckland has been chosen as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious C40 Cities Awards, standing alongside cities such as Milan, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.

Beaches 25 Nov 2016

Operation Speedo aims to keep the west safe

‘Operation Speedo’ is a public safety campaign running in west Auckland this summer.

Community 23 Nov 2016

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave

For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.

Community 23 Nov 2016

How to book an Auckland Council venue

If you're looking for a location for a function or event, Auckland Council has more than 150 affordable and easy-to-book community venues available for regular or casual hire.

Food / Drink 22 Nov 2016

AUT students make the most of food waste

Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Environment 18 Nov 2016

Community groups battle it out to become predator free

Four Auckland-based community groups are competing for a spot in the finals of Kiwibank’s next Predator Free Community, alongside 10 other contestants.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Nov 2016

Help earthquake relief effort by donating money, not goods

People are being asked not to donate goods to the affected regions at this stage, as they pose serious logistical issues around transport, storage and distribution.

Events249 Results

13 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

11 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Beachlands community stop

The mobile library is a pickup location for items ordered online – just look for Mobile South & E...

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Drop-in print studio

Bring your own projects and work alongside likeminded creatives.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

06 Sep 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come along and share your thoughts, discover new favourites, and connect with other readers.

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...

14 Jun 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Storytime

Join us every Saturday for Storytime, where wonderful tales are brought to life by our librarians...

07 Jun 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Let's talk AI

Join us for an engaging, jargon-free public conversation as we explore how AI is being used by in...