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Libraries 23 Nov 2020

10 millionth eBook makes history

Aucklander Sarid Olvera Anzures downloaded an eBook on her phone in August, unaware she had just borrowed the 10 millionth OverDrive eBook from Auckland Council Libraries.

18 Nov 2020

Crunching Auckland Council's numbers

If size matters, then Auckland Council Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau wins hands down.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Nov 2020

The gems on our doorstep

Explore the abundance of hidden gems across Tāmaki Makaurau, support Auckland’s recovery and make the most of everything our region has to offer.

Libraries 13 Oct 2020

Wrap-around services in uncertain times

Auckland Council Libraries are responding to emerging community needs as the city moves to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Kids / Family 6 Oct 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival embraces our journeys

Celebrations of Auckland’s rich and vibrant heritage will abound in October with events across the region.

Libraries 1 Oct 2020

Libraries help demystify election process

Auckland Council Libraries has recently launched the ‘Your Vote Counts’ programme, designed to support Aucklanders in the lead-up to the 2020 General Election.

Community 1 Oct 2020

Progressing Auckland’s membership of Age Friendly Cities on International Day of Older Persons

Auckland Council has welcomed the first gathering of the new Seniors Advisory Panel in time for today’s ‘International Day of Older Persons’.

Arts 28 Sep 2020

Rainbow Machine wins prestigious award

Rainbow Machine, the Auckland Council-commissioned artwork, has won a globally significant design award.

Heritage 22 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

11 Sep 2020

Council’s seismic risk programme

Auckland Council is currently identifying the earthquake risk of council-owned buildings, following new legislation which came into effect in 2017.

Libraries 3 Sep 2020

EBook readers look on the bright side during lockdown

Auckland Council Libraries record 140,000 e-issues in latest Alert Level 3.

Libraries 18 Aug 2020

Auckland libraries 'call to check'

Redeployed librarians make welfare calls to vulnerable residents as part of Auckland Emergency Management’s COVID-19 response.

Technology / Innovation 17 Aug 2020

Calling all zero waste innovators

Grants of up to $50,000 are available from Auckland Council for Aucklanders with innovative ideas on how to reduce waste.

Mayor 14 Aug 2020

Have your say on the Emergency Budget

Public feedback is open on Auckland's Emergency Budget until 19 June 2020.

14 Aug 2020

Libraries and fitness centres to reopen

Libraries and fitness centres open progressively from 20 May with special health measures in place.

Community 6 Jul 2020

Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.