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Community 29 Mar 2019

Community engagement on the rise

For democracy to function, it requires engaged citizens – and politicians who listen to them.

Arts 29 Mar 2019

5 public artworks to check out this summer

Time to spare in the CBD? Take a look at these!

Community 29 Mar 2019

Volunteer Awards show strong community spirit

Community volunteers have been acknowledged with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s Community Volunteer Awards 2019.

Arts 28 Mar 2019

Art and activism with Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters

OurAuckland spoke to Rosanna Raymond about identity, creativity and the group’s new retrospective.

Beaches 28 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – meet your Harbourmaster

Meet Andrew Hayton, Auckland's Harbourmaster, in our last profile of people working in, on and around water in Auckland.

Parks / Outdoors 27 Mar 2019

Park projects in full swing across Kaipātiki

A number of exciting park improvement projects are underway or set to get underway shortly across Kaipātiki.

Playgrounds 27 Mar 2019

Donation adds to Flat Bush playground facilities

A new playground for residents of Flat Bush’s Donegal Glen development has been given a $40,000 head start.

Transport 27 Mar 2019

EV chargers at Devonport Wharf active from Friday

Two free-to-use electric vehicle chargers have been installed as part of a twelve-month trial period starting Friday 29 March.

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Sep 2024

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Drawing Creatively with Rachael Burke

Explore a variety of experimental drawing techniques and mediums that enhance creative spontaneit...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)

This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all it...

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes and music for ages two to four years.

25 Jul 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...