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14-24 year olds 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Community 31 Mar 2021

Gold award for Tūpuna Maunga Authority visitor centre

'Te Ipu Kōrero o Maungawhau' sits inside the heritage Kiosk building on Maungawhau / Mt Eden Maunga.

14-24 year olds 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 3 Dec 2020

Mermaid tail a fish out of water

Mermaid tails not suitable in public pools

Community 10 Nov 2020

Fairy Clare to perform at Parnell Festival of Roses

Head along to Waitematā Local Board's annual Parnell Festival of Roses this weekend for free family fun.

Community 11 Sep 2020

Santa gets a helping hand

Santa has had a helping hand to make sure he can pop in and see Papakura families ahead of Christmas.

Community 6 Jul 2020

Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.

Playgrounds 6 Jul 2020

10 Auckland playgrounds you won't want to miss

Where in Auckland can you find a rocket, volcano, pyramid, tree hut or real-life snakes and ladders?

Events344 Results

11 Jul 2024

Matariki Taonga Jar Creation

This school holidays, create your very own special personal treasure jar to hold onto all your ta...

11 Jul 2024

Meet a Mermaid Plastic Free July Event with the Waste Wise Team

Come along to this interactive drop in event for Plastic Free July.

11 Jul 2024

Space Exploration | Leys Institute Little Library

Come along for a morning of activities to send you to outer space.

11 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

World Choir Games friendship concerts

"Singing brings nations together"! That's the motto of the World Choir Games 2024, which features...

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

12 Jul 2024

Mindful Moment After Matariki with Auckland Zoo

Connect to Matariki, Papatūānuku and the Zoo and our wider natural environment with a range of ha...

12 Jul 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Book Chat

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading.

09 Feb 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Coffee, Cake and Conversation

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