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Environment 1 Feb 2019

The untold stories of kauri dieback

A new photography exhibition examines kauri dieback through the stories of people fighting to save our trees.

Community 1 Feb 2019

Get together for Round the Bays

Round the Bays is just round the corner, so it’s time to sign up and kick that training into gear.

Community 23 Jan 2019

Improvements to Kelmarna Gardens will welcome visitors

Visitors to Kelmarna Gardens will benefit from new improvements thanks to Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 22 Jan 2019

Waterfront trams to ride again

The historic Wynyard Quarter tramline will have its original 1.5km route reinstated until 2021.

Environment 18 Jan 2019

Success for Waiheke Island's newest baby dotterel

A dotterel chick which has been at the centre of local attention has taken flight.

Community 17 Jan 2019

Auckland Council strides with Pride

Auckland has come a long way in celebrating the rainbow community, and Auckland Council is proud to be leading the way.

Community 16 Jan 2019

Waiheke Island's Mātiatia Plan underway

Increased carparking and improved transport facilities could be on the cards for an iconic section of Waiheke Island.

Pest Free 16 Jan 2019

Rat hunt underway on Rākino Island

Auckland Council is working with the Department of Conservation to search for a rodent sighted on Rākino Island.

Events

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

Experiment with different mark-making approaches and use drawing as a way of thinking, noticing a...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

13 Feb 2026

History of Hip-Hop

This isn’t just a party – it’s a vibrant celebration of New Zealand hip-hop’s rich history, cultu...

13 Feb 2026

The History of The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt and design comp

Walk through the history of the NZ AIDS quilts project.

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on t...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Drop-in Ceramics Studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.