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Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Environment 21 Jul 2016

Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity

Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.

Community 20 Jul 2016

Watch: snow delivery!

Henderson-Massey Local Board's annual Snow in the Park event in Massey's Royal Reserve was a great success this year and the biggest one yet, with more than 3,500 people attending.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

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.

Events

01 Nov 2023

Ex Machina | Sci Fi at Stardome

A movie about a young programmer who is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment i...

01 Nov 2023

HeritageTalk: Digital Recording of Cemeteries with Joe Mills

This talk will provide an overview of these technologies and how they are being applied in cemete...

01 Nov 2023

Traditional Korean Patchwork

Join a special 5-week journey to learn the beautiful Korean Jogakbo art.

02 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-off

Gather your friends and colleagues to form a team of five or six, turning leftovers into culinary...

10 Aug 2023 - 28 Mar 2024

Art Battle Auckland

Be a part of the energy as our skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint wi...

03 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023

Sensitive Dependence Exhibition

Enjoy a collection of paintings by artist Benedict Keeley exploring the phenomenon of Chaos.

04 Nov 2023

Il Paradiso in Terra / Heaven on Earth - Venice Talk

In his upcoming talk, Mr. Giuseppe Gallina will shed light on Venice from his unique perspective.

04 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023

Kumeu Arts Awards

Join us for a fun-filled Awards Night ceremony, where we bring the art community together to cele...