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Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Beaches 26 Jul 2016

Plan agreed for Huia Domain and foreshore

A plan to reduce erosion on the Huia Domain and foreshore has been approved by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Jul 2016

Sculpture for Sanders Reserve

A new carv​ed sculpture will soon be unveiled at Sanders Reserve in Pāremoremo.

Events

30 May 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Ponsonby Playgroup

Join the playgroup led by the Coordinator, Genevieve, who creates different fun activities for th...

16 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

English as a second language classes

Join friendly beginner sessions to build your confidence in English

02 May 2023 - 19 Dec 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers for some active movement.

11 Apr 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

The Shamrocks - Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to come along and join this engaging monthly focus group.

07 Feb 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Textile Tuesday at Avondale Library

Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and stitching, or just sit back and enjoy browsing our vast c...

07 Feb 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme - Kori me te ruri

Active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under.

11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ: Online Author Event with Charity Norman

Join Auckland Libraries online via Zoom to hear bestselling author Charity Norman discussing her...

11 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood

This is the NZ premiere of The Welkin, directed by Matthew Diesch and featuring a talented cast o...