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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new look arts centre for Howick
On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.
Seeking new stories of the old west
The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.
Apply now for Howick ecology award
Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.
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Events
Whānau Fun Day
We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.
Whetū Workshop
Join us for a free creative workshop with Māori artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, where you'll creat...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.
Under the Matariki Stars
Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Kaui Whetū
Celebrate Matariki at the water’s edge with hands-on weaving activities inspired by the sea and s...
The New Zealand Dance Company: Matariki for Tamariki
Bring along your tamariki and celebrate Matariki with this amazing free performance from The New...
Sky Tower Matariki projections and lighting
Look to the sky for a colourful light display and artistic works over the Matariki period.