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Community 18 Jul 2016

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.

Development 15 Jul 2016

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.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

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.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

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.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

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.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Local Waiheke man the first to witness giant kokopu spawning

A local pig hunter on Waiheke Island got the surprise of his life earlier this month when he came across one of New Zealand’s most endangered native fish, the giant kokopu, spawning.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2016

Kids leave mark on future streets

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School in Māngere are leaving their mark on the new playground at the nearby Windrush Reserve.

Events

24 Sep 2023

NZTrio: Tunes From My Home

Enjoy a musical stories filled with bustling energies and happy memories before the warmness of a...

24 Sep 2023

Puhoi Village Market

Take a wander around our quirky market, listening to live music while you shop up a storm from ou...

24 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Peace and love: paper cut-outs from Poland. Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023.

Create Polish 'wycinanki' paper cut-outs in this fun workshop with the Polish Museum.

24 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Exhibition: I want peace! Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023.

View moving testimonies of war from children. Polish children record their experiences during Wor...

24 Sep 2023 - 29 Oct 2023

Scottish Interest Group NZSG - Family History Research

Come along for a guided research until 1pm.

24 Sep 2023 - 19 Nov 2023

Back Stage Pass - Titirangi Theatre Workshops

This is a chance for people who are new to theatre and those with experience to learn about diffe...

17 Sep 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group

A friendly, supportive te reo Māori conversation group for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy &...

10 Sep 2023 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us for our monthly shared reading group where we will read and discuss a short story and poem.