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Parks / Outdoors 11 Sep 2025

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

Community 11 Sep 2025

New play spaces for Upper Harbour families

Families can now enjoy four neighbourhood playgrounds after major upgrades have made it easier to get outside and play.

Kids / Family 5 Sep 2025

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games

Auckland’s much-loved Heritage Festival returns from 20 September to 5 October 2025.

Kids / Family 19 Aug 2025

New swings, slides and spaces to play in Hibiscus and Bays

Over the past eight months, five new playgrounds have opened across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Community 1 Aug 2025

6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries

Off the page! Go beyond the bookshelves at Auckland Council Libraries and discover all the amazing things on offer, from workshops to exercise classes.

Community 29 Jul 2025

Making the school run safer in Avondale

A new raised pedestrian crossing is on the way for St Georges Road, Avondale.  

Kids / Family 28 Jul 2025

Behind the books: How the We Read Auckland festival comes together

Held each August, We Read Auckland festival brings together readers and writers through a mix of events, including author talks, writing workshops, and community activations across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 25 Jul 2025

We Read Auckland returns

We Read Auckland, Auckland Council Libraries’ free month-long festival celebrating authors and readers of Tāmaki Makaurau, returns this August.

Events187 Results

09 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Book Nook Club

Come and join our teen book club! Perfect for meeting friends and talking about books.

09 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

Japanese Storytime

The session is run in both Japanese and English, using stories, songs, and rhymes to support earl...

09 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Aotearoa Movie Club

Bring your friends, get comfy, and enjoy some popcorn on us.

09 Feb 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Let's Talk: Kids' Book Club

Come along and see where your next book can take you!

09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Maths with Means

Come along to Maths with Means, a FREE friendly drop-in for those who want to boost their maths s...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhythm & Beats

Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old.

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.