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From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community
Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.
Powering up with sunshine in Claris
Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.
Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light
Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park
Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.
Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal
Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.
Mamma Mia: Mt Albert Library celebrates five decades
Mt Albert celebrates 50 years of operating in the community.
Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy
This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.
Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons
Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.
Events
Kiwi Online Q&A - Feathers across the Landscape
Unwind from the Christmas rush with an inspiring online evening on kiwi conservation, featuring M...
Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event
Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...
Walking with Dinosaurs
We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.
Women and non-binary artist hui : Craft a puppet creature
Design your own rod puppet creature using fabric and wooden dowels inspired by Sarah Cowie’s pupp...
Visit Santa's Study
Visit Santa Claus in his quiet Museum study, as he takes time out from his noisy toy workshop to...
Street Games Design in the Silos
Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.
Kemu Maori
Learn traditional Māori games and connect with cultural stories and activities.
Avondale Library Summer School Holidays
Unleash your imagination this summer with festive makes, quests, art, science and more.
