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Cultural 12 Sep 2017

Ngā Kohinga taonga tuku iho Māori

Māori collections are held at the majority of libraries across Tāmaki Makaurau. They include both current and heritage materials.

Beaches 1 Sep 2017

QuizAKL! Are you an expert in all things Auckland?

Test your knowledge of Auckland with our latest quiz.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

5 MORE amazing places to see native New Zealand birds

Our readers' picks for the top places to see native birds in Auckland.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

What does your street's name mean?

Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

Book a librarian at Auckland Libraries

Did you know you can book a one-on-one session with a librarian to give you special training on the subject of your choice?

Cultural 28 Aug 2017

Read heritage blogs at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries' heritage experts blog regularly about heritage and family history.

Cultural 28 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Learn te reo Māori a word at a time with our kupu o te wiki.

Educational 23 Aug 2017

Have you seen our zines?

Auckland Libraries has more than 1000 local and international zines that you can browse or borrow.

Educational 22 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's word is useful for anyone visiting a marae or museum.

Community 16 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāapa, te 16 Hereturikōkā is wharekai: food house, cafeteria, eatery

Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.

14-24 year olds 14 Aug 2017

Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.

Cultural 7 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāhina, te 7 Hereturikōkā is Karawhiua!: Give it heaps! Give it all you got!

Cultural 31 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's word brings a taste of summer to a chilly week.

Community 24 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāhina, te 24 o Hōngongoi.

Community 18 Jul 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's word is all good.