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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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Death Café
Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.
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The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds
You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...
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Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine
Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...
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Abstract After Hours: Expressive Painting with James Lawrence
Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract...
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Curator Tours
Curator tours promise an enriching experience for art enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper conn...
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How you can recycle right
Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.
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The Illiterate Book Club by Geoff Bartlett
The Illiterate Book Club is a heart-warming, charming and bittersweet story of six passionate rea...
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Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library
Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...
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