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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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Book Chat
Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...
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Titirangi Theatre Acting Classes for Children 2024
Acting classes for children at Titirangi Theatre in 2024 – with experienced tutor John Goudge.
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Shore Knitters
Work on your own projects or learn to knit in this friendly weekly group. Children are welcome af...
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Colour Your World
Join us for our adult colouring session to relax, unwind and get creative.
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Parahia Te Kākano o Te Reo
Practice Te Reo Māori in a fun, casual and friendly environment.
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Understanding Dementia
Come and listen to an essential talk by Brendan Hallam from Dementia Auckland about the different...
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Exhibition: Journey with Me
Journey with Me is Sheree Foster's fourth solo exhibition of works, created as she continues on h...
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Grow Your Own Food Workshops
Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...
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