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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.

6 Jul 2020

10 amazing picnic spots in Auckland

Our favourite places in Auckland to have a picnic.

Libraries 26 May 2020

On the job hunt? Get ahead of the pack with Auckland Council Libraries’ free resources

Free resources and services to help with your job search from Auckland Council Libraries.

Finance 13 Mar 2020

Have your say on Auckland’s budget

More than 1800 individuals and groups have had their say on the council's proposed Annual Budget 2020/2021.

Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

28 Feb 2020

Drop in for a chat with the CCO Review panel

Five drop-in sessions scheduled during March.

20 Feb 2020

Community water collection sites

Get information on locations where you can collect water and council facilities providing water and showers.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Two Auckland Council Libraries heritage collections receive UNESCO heritage recognition

The earliest New Zealand land weather records and a 1900s photographic collection have been recognised as being of national significance.

Libraries 29 Jan 2020

Record numbers of budding book worms take part in summer reading programme

More than 13,000 Auckland children joined Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore this summer.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Drop-in for advice about applying for the council’s advisory panels

Applications are still open for Auckland Council's demographic advisory boards.

Waste 16 Jan 2020

Swap plastic bottles for reusable ones and join the 'refillution'

Wai Auckland and RefillNZ are joining forces to help make tap water the most convenient choice for Aucklanders.

Heritage 11 Dec 2019

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Kids and Families

Explore some of the Auckland Heritage Festival highlights for kids and families.

4 Dec 2019

Council pitches in for Pride

Auckland Council is officially sponsoring the Big Gay Out.

Libraries 2 Dec 2019

Your guide to Auckland Libraries podcasts

If you're on the hunt for a summer activity, Auckland Council Libraries has something for you with The Great Summer Read.