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Auckland Libraries unveil new e-magazine titles
Favourites like NZ Womens Weekly, Home and Next are now available to download and read.
One-click service easier and faster
More than 26 new ‘smart’ application forms went online this week alongside changes that allow log-in to council services via email, Google, Facebook or RealMe.
New chapter in Auckland Libraries' evolution
Auckland Libraries are moving with the times.
Sir George Grey Special Collections
The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.
Kadimah students learn about their whakapapa
Kadimah students have been finding out about their whakapapa at Auckland Libraries.
Design Case Study: The modern-day cottage
The Arapai-Urale house is a unique twist on modern architecture and the traditional Kiwi family home. Built in 2003, the two-story detached house sits in the sophisticated central suburb of Freemans Bay.
Monkey business welcome at Auckland Libraries
2016 is Year of the Monkey and this week Auckland Libraries have kicked off a great range of events to celebrate the fact.
Have you seen the sign?
Installation of trial signage has now been completed in a number of areas.
Design case study: The future of inner-city living
Beaumont Quarter, across from Victoria Park, is on a site previously used for a gasworks. The prime location has since been transformed into a unique and compact living quarters that effectively utilises space and plays on the varying levels of te...
Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’
A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.
$33m in savings achieved on IT service
A saving of $33 million over the Long-Term Plan has been achieved after the successful renegotiation of its SAP partnership.
Quality design: Grey Lynn's gravitational pull
The design is influenced by Sir Isaac Newton – and in particular his work in optics.
Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime
Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.
Point Chevalier's incredible Zero Energy house
The Auckland Design Manual is the council’s best practice design guide full of tips, inspiration and information for people who are designing, building or developing in Auckland.
Love of libraries spans the generations
The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.
Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods – Henderson-Massey
The orchards, wineries and a passion for being eco-friendly are just...
