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Community 14 Mar 2019

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

Educational 27 Feb 2019

PopUp Business School to pop-up on North Shore

Budding North Shore entrepreneurs can attend a free 10-day business course in March.

Educational 21 Feb 2019

Playing the Drain Game

An interactive game shows how we can all safeguard our waterways.

Pest Free 19 Feb 2019

Stoat hunt shuts down

An exhaustive search has found no stoats on Great Barrier Island after a reported sighting near Medlands Beach.

Housing 5 Feb 2019

Where to next for Auckland's town centres?

How we manage Auckland's development is vital to the future of our region, Hayden Donnell writes.

Environment 1 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Catch-IT Schools

Meet this month's pest-free hero, another winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Community 16 Jan 2019

Apply for a Neighbours Day grant

Grants of up to $200 are available.

Community 10 Jan 2019

Stoat hunt underway on Great Barrier Island

Is public enemy number one on the run on Great Barrier Island?

Events

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole camera workshop

Come along and learn how to make a pinhole camera.

05 Sep 2026

Come Together - Talking Heads

Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...

20 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Tōfā Mamao

The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the imme...