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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.

Events187 Results

28 Mar 2026

Whau cultural celebration day

Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food from around the world, and experience activit...

28 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

STEM Fair

Discover the fascinating world of science, tech engineering and maths at the 2026 STEM Fair!

29 Mar 2026

Around the world in 8 games

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and play eight games from around the world, inclu...

30 Mar 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Ice Cream is Melting!

Sprinkled with aerial acrobatics, contortion, ice cream juggling and more, the siblings work thei...

31 Mar 2026

Mochi making

Join us for a hands-on Japanese mochi-making class. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food with a c...

31 Mar 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Easter Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

The Valentina

A family friendly adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.

01 Apr 2026

Celebrando Mexico

Ōtara Library is excited to celebrate the rich, vibrant life and culture of Mexico!