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14-24 year olds 12 Jun 2018

Workshops aim to empower young women

Teenage girls in Ōtara and Papatoetoe have the opportunity to upskill their skateboarding abilities thanks to a new workshop in their area.

Mayor 12 Jun 2018

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in award-winning photo

Councillor Casey won first prize in the Tiritiri Matangi Island Photographic Competition with a picture of Mayor Phil Goff.

14-24 year olds 11 Jun 2018

New venture inspiring Papakura's creative talents

Giving creative talents a place to be inspired and create is the focus of The Corner – a new initiative in the heart of Papakura.

Community 8 Jun 2018

New public space at the Viaduct

A dining table almost twice the length of a cricket pitch will feature in a newly opened public space on Auckland’s waterfront.

14-24 year olds 8 Jun 2018

Expo aims to equip Franklin’s school leavers

Career advisors give their top tips for school leavers.

Heritage 7 Jun 2018

Heritage grants welcomed

Two Category B historic heritage places have been awarded funding to help protect their futures.

Community 7 Jun 2018

Manurewa's volunteers honoured

Manurewa’s unsung heroes have been honoured for their commitment to their community with Manurewa Local Board volunteer awards.

7 Jun 2018

Marine reserve protected from urban sprawl

Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve will be protected from urbanisation following an Environment Court decision.

Events

06 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024

Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

02 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Digital drop-in sessions

Did you know ….. digital drop-in sessions are now available at Waiheke Library?

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

16 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Parawhenua Kōmaru Solar Tsunamis

Get hands-on with magnets, play with a plasma ball, generate your own electricity, make an aurora...

16 Jun 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Whai

Experience 'Whai', a new and captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams.

12 Jun 2024 - 07 Aug 2024

Taurima

Taurima, the gorgeous crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street, return for the ci...