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Heritage 8 Mar 2016

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!

“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

Beaches 7 Mar 2016

The Secrets of Tāwharanui

It’s been a mystery for many years. Who is buried in the graves at Matatūahu Point?

Community 5 Mar 2016

South Auckland stories launched

Taku Tāmaki – Auckland Stories South is the first exhibition in an exciting new partnership between MIT Manukau and Auckland Museum.

Dogs 4 Mar 2016

Bichon boy needs a home

Meet Finnick, a loveable two-year-old Bichon male looking for a forever home.

Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo Tales: A trip to the dentist

Take a closer look at what happens when the zoo animals need dental treatment.

Community 4 Mar 2016

"Wild Play" encouraged

“Wild Thing” founder David Bond promotes wild play at Barry Curtis Park on 12 March to celebrate Parks Week.

Dogs 3 Mar 2016

This puppy is whippet keen to find a new home

Meet Ellis, a lovely friendly whippet/staffy cross female puppy, seven months old

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Events

26 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Waiheke library is turning 10

Come along to join us to celebrate 10 years serving the community, with talks, readings, songs, l...

26 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Agatha Christie's Black Coffee

Sir Claud Amory’s revolutionary new formula for a powerful explosive has been stolen.

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

KA MUA KA MURI By Atamira Dance Company

Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-tim...

25 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Takapuna Winter Lights

The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...

25 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Spider's Web by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie’s comedy thriller in three acts delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour in...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

4pm_stroll

This exhibition embraces the artistry found within the ordinary, inviting us to pause, reflect, a...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Careta, Who Are You?

Through photography, Diego Barbosa brings to life these trickster characters dressed in costumes...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Niu Gold Mountain (2024)

An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.