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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Events
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Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe
To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.
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Women's Morning Yoga
Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...
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Family Portraits for Beginners
Bring in a black and white family photo and learn how to capture their likeness with the guidance...
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St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra present Franz Meets Wolfgang with pianist Sylvia Jiang
Acclaimed New Zealand pianist returns to Auckland to perform with the St Matthew's Chamber Orches...
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Sunday Wheel Sessions
Join Humphrey to learn about clay, how to throw bowls and cylinders on the wheel, and how to trim...
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Death Café
Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.
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