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Cultural 12 Jun 2017

What's it like to work at Auckland Museum?

Johnny Hui is Family and Early Years Programmer at Auckland Museum. He tells us a little bit about why the museum is a special place to work.

Educational 8 Jun 2017

Seniors’ scholarships recognise lifelong learning

Applications are now open for the Manurewa Local Board’s new scholarship for seniors.

Heritage 6 Jun 2017

A timeline of Manukau from 1769 to today

Manukau's Journey is a selection of significant and representative events from the history of Howick, Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura and Franklin wards of Auckland City.

Arts 6 Jun 2017

Auckland wins at museum awards

Stardome Observatory and Auckland War Memorial Museum were winners at the ServiceIQ 2017 New Zealand Museum Awards.

Transport 2 Jun 2017

Interesting historical artefacts dug up in CRL excavations

City Rail Link works around the CBD have unearthed a number of items from Victorian times.

Educational 2 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Queens Wharf

In honour of her majesty's birthday, we're looking back to the building of Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland.

Community 30 May 2017

Sandringham Road Extension cycle link opens

Cycling around Puketāpapa has become a lot more accessible and enjoyable with the completion of the Sandringham Road Extension cycle link.

Community 30 May 2017

QUIZ! How well do you know the Ōrākei Local Board area?

Our State of Auckland report cards have information on Auckland’s freshwater, marine, air and terrestrial environments in your local area, as well as reporting on the region’s capacity for growth, its demographics and its quality of life.

Events

22 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Koru STEM Club - Albany Village Library

Join free club meetings delivered by the local High School students.

08 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Takapuna Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

21 Dec 2025

Carols by Candlelight

Sing along to festive carols performed by the Howick Brass Band.

21 Dec 2025

K-Pop Dance Party

Learn the global hit choreography from smash-hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, then stick arou...

21 Dec 2025

Open Circle Christmas Market

Get ready for a festive weekend featuring over 45 vendors, delicious Christmas‑inspired food and...

14 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Tunes 4 Tamariki: Christmas with Suzy

Come early and enjoy free pre-concert activities such as face painting, a musical instrument show...

07 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Make days | Mini rope wreath

Get knotty and create your very own mini-rope wreath ornament!

18 Oct 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Free DIY Bokashi Workshop

Come along to learn how the Bokashi system works, what you’ll need to make one yourself, and how...