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Community 25 Oct 2024

Councillor urges community to play role in solving growing issues with roaming dogs

Man's best friend or pests that roam looking for trouble...dog issues are on the rise.

Health / Wellbeing 22 Oct 2024

Safe space for rangatahi opens in Takapuna Library

North Shore rangatahi (young people) now have more access to support around family violence, bullying and mental wellbeing with a dedicated safe space in the Takapuna Library. 

Community 22 Oct 2024

Family fun at the Helensville War Memorial Hall reopening

Helensville War Memorial Hall has reopened after an extensive work programme and families are invited to the celebration.

Arts 19 Oct 2024

Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū

Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Oct 2024

Help at hand for Manurewa rangatahi

Manurewa Local Board's grants will help rangatahi pursue their dreams.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Oct 2024

Southern boards get behind young people

Thriving Rangatahi is Auckland Council's strategy to better address young people’s needs.

Libraries 2 Oct 2024

Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!

School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break. 

Community 25 Sep 2024

Papakura locals get ready for a crisis

Papakura locals are getting ready to respond to an emergency at street level.

Events250 Results

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

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

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

24 Mar 2026

Game time!

Join us for an afternoon celebrating traditional and popular Japanese games.

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Bunny Fun for Preschoolers at Blockhouse Bay Library

Bunny Wriggle & Rhyme Wednesday 25 March 9.30 Bunny themed songs and rhymes for babies 0 - 2...

26 Mar 2026

Piñata Party

We all love smashing piñatas at parties, but there’s more to them than just candy! Learn the hist...

12 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.