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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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Dragon Beard Candy Workshop
Discover the traditional craft of dragon beard candy - a delicate handmade sweet made from sugar...
Matariki i te Pō
Join us for a special evening of creativity, connection and celebration to welcome the Māori New...
Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae
Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...
Matariki Whakarewa manu - Kite Day
Mātakitaki mai! Watch the sky fill with giant kites and enjoy a fun filled day alongside whānau.
Raranga harakeke: A special flax weaving workshop
This hands-on Matariki workshop celebrates Tupuānuku, one of the nine whetū stars of Matariki.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.
Matariki Kōrero
A thought-provoking kōrero led by Etienne Neho and grounded in the kaupapa of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.