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Beaches 31 May 2018

Almost 200 years of history washes up near the Kaipara Harbour

A shipwreck has been discovered at the entrance to Kaipara Harbour.

Environment 30 May 2018

Meet Brad, our bachelor bat

This little fellow was looking for roommates – and he promised not to take up much space.

30 May 2018

Tāmaki goes pink for Breast Cancer

Pink ribbon breakfasts were held to raise awareness and funds for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

29 May 2018

Help Sunnynook plan for future growth

Public consultation on the plan runs from 8 June to 8 July.

Beaches 28 May 2018

Chris Darby: Devonport contamination update

Auckland Council keeps Aucklanders up to date on possible PFAS contamination.

28 May 2018

Two projects poised to get underway in Birkenhead

Birkenhead will get a main street upgrade and permanent stabilisation work at the Rawene Road car park.

Educational 26 May 2018

June gem: The Zero Waste Zone

The Zero Waste Zone is a fun, hands-on learning centre for Aucklanders.

Arts 25 May 2018

Toitū he kauri – keep kauri standing

Two new murals are helping to raise awareness about the fight against kauri dieback.

Events

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...

20 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Tōfā Mamao

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

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...

21 May 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Jazz Combo

An avid vocalist and instrumentalist- Elinor (Ella) finds passion in performing, and exploring th...

21 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

White Blood

Through everyday objects, White Blood examines how imperial power operates beyond territorial con...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Gaps of Silence

These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Letter’s Home

This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.