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Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Council news 4 Feb 2025

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.

Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

Community 3 Feb 2025

Welcome to Ōtara-Papatoetoe

With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the Ōtara-Papatoetoe board has launched a comprehensive Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Greenhithe park wins international green award

Wainoni Park in the Upper Harbour Local Board area has won the coveted Green Flag award.

Community 31 Jan 2025

Come together: Wesley festival to unite Puketāpapa  

Puketāpapa is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Tāmaki Makaurau, with English the second language for a large number of its residents. 

Community 31 Jan 2025

A democracy love story: everyone gets a seat

Who do you talk to if there’s a problem with public facilities or amenities?

Community 31 Jan 2025

Welcoming communities to the Whau

The Whau Local Board area welcomes many new residents year-round, including migrants, refugees and international students.

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...