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Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Events

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Holiday Fun with the Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme at Waiheke Library

We have two awesome Treasure Hunters events happening these holidays, as well as things you can d...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Māngere Bridge Library Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme

Archaeological Dig, Movie Madness, Popcorn, Juice and a movie, and a lot more.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

School Holiday Activities @ Highland Park Library

Wriggle and Rhyme, Lego Creations, GKR Karate, Fire Breathing Dragon Craft, and a lot more.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

September Holiday Experience

Stars, maps, compasses and GPS are all ways that people have navigated their way around the world...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters Holiday Programme at Takapuna Library

Have fun with other kids during the Spring School Holiday.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme at Albany Village Library

Come along for fun Treasure Hunters Activities.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School holiday programme at Auckland Council Libraries

Join Auckland Libraries to find out how to be a treasure hunter these holidays with Beanstack, an...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme at Manukau Library

A variety of programmes are available every day.