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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Events
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Shared Reading Group
Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.
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Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill Library
Join us for a fun Wriggle and Rhyme session!
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Rhymetime
Join our Rhymetime sessions featuring songs, movement, and finger rhymes designed for pre-schoole...
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Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga
Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.
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Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group
A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...
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Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays
Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...
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Sew Happy
A place where community and creativity come together, offering everyone a chance to stitch, share...
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Wriggle and Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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