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Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Transport 26 Feb 2016

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview from 3 March that will affect all road users

Playgrounds 26 Feb 2016

Northcross playground a hit

Harrowglen Reserve in Northcross is home to a new children’s playground.

Events

25 Aug 2023 - 28 Feb 2024

Always Song in the Water

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Always Song in the Water, an art exhibition that cel...

18 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Chess Club - Avondale Library

Come along to our chess club and learn some tips and tricks from our tutors, or just enjoy a game...

16 Aug 2023 - 11 Nov 2023

Miraculous: medieval manuscripts at Auckland Libraries

Ownership traces can be found in rebinding, annotations and marks of use, which lead back to scri...

11 Aug 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our third series for 2023, Italian Masters, features six key works from six of Italy’s greatest f...

08 Aug 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

Brainfit Memory Skills Class

Keep your brain sharp with practical strategies and skills. 

07 Aug 2023 - 12 Nov 2023

Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs

Discover the answers as we take you back in time to explore the magnificent civilisation that flo...

02 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Free Home Energy Advice

Get expert advice on home insulation, efficient space and water heating, solar power and easy, lo...

29 Jul 2023 - 29 Oct 2023

Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia

With over 150 works from 1890 to today, Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia is the large...