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Educational 30 Aug 2019

Popular clothes swap saves money and the environment

Keeping in line with New Zealand Fashion Week’s sustainability focus, Auckland’s Central City Library is gearing up for its third installation of Swap it Like it’s Hot.

Educational 27 Aug 2019

Step back in time at sewing workshops

A series of free workshops at Auckland Central City Library is giving people the opportunity to create items using vintage hand-cranked sewing machines.

Transport 27 Aug 2019

Road safety improvements on the way in Waitematā

Improvements will be made to roads in the Waitematā Local Board area thanks to budget from the Community Safety Fund.

27 Aug 2019

Fashion police to issue tickets to stylish Aucklanders

Fashion police will hit Auckland streets this week issuing tickets to stylish pedestrians during New Zealand Fashion Week, from August 26 to September 1.

Technology / Innovation 27 Aug 2019

Vector lights to shine in support of Daffodil Day

Vector Lights will shine yellow and blue for three nights to support Daffodil Day, symbolising hope for one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.

Community 26 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Island community nursery prepares for grand opening

The final touches are going on Aotea / Great Barrier's new community native plant nursery this week ahead of its grand opening on August 31.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Aug 2019

Bulk Storage Terminal transformation to begin

The transformation of Wynyard Quarter is continuing, with the demolition of 38 tanks at the Bulk Storage Terminal beginning on 26 August 2019.

Environment 22 Aug 2019

Marine invader found in Great Barrier Island waters

A type of sea squirt has been discovered attempting to make the waters around Great Barrier Island its home.

Events

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

14 Feb 2026

AfroFest

Join a free, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African...

14 Feb 2026

An Ode to Queer Joy

  Queer joy is a deeply relational experience for many of us, and is amplified through our c...

14 Feb 2026

Celestial Love Market

Step into a world of colour, connection & cosmic charm at the Celestial Love Market - a luminous...

14 Feb 2026

Dumpling Making Workshop

Come along and make dumplings at Parnell Library.

14 Feb 2026

Exhibition tour

Join Kaitohu Director Ruth Buchanan to gain insight into the artworks on display from senior arti...

14 Feb 2026

Music in Parks Domain Rotunda - Country

Country and folk night at Domain Rotunda with Steffany Beck, Aro.