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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

18 Aug 2024

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...

18 Aug 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Sunday Wheel Sessions

Join Humphrey to learn about clay, how to throw bowls and cylinders on the wheel, and how to trim...

19 May 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Death Café

Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...

19 Aug 2024

Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine

Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...

19 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

Abstract After Hours: Expressive Painting with James Lawrence

Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract...

27 May 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

Curator Tours

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20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.