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New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

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

Auckland Council supporting rural communities as dry weather continues

Drop in for a chat with the CCO Review panel

Five drop-in sessions scheduled during March.

Community water collection sites

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

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.

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.

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

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

Beat the summer reading slump with Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore

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.

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Kids and Families

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

Council pitches in for Pride

Auckland Council is officially sponsoring the Big Gay Out.

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.

Immerse yourself in 1831 fashion with Auckland Libraries' Heritage Collection

An 1831 fashion magazine has arrived on Kura Heritage Collections Online.

City centre update - what's open today?

Find out what council facilities are open or closed due to the fire at the New Zealand International Convention Centre on Hobson Street.

Step into heritage with our city public art trail

Discover Auckland's artistic heritage with our free art trail.

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Music and Film

Explore some of the highlights for music and film lovers from the 2019 Auckland Heritage Festival.