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1 Mar 2018

Five years as a united Auckland – Part 1

In the first part of a six-part series, we look at progress toward the goal of becoming the world's most liveable city.

1 Mar 2018

Work starts on Westgate Multipurpose Community Facility

Construction has begun on the facility in Te Pūmanawa Square, which is set to become the heart of Westgate’s metropolitan centre.

1 Mar 2018

5 ways to stay active this winter

Auckland Council’s many community facilities and open spaces offer a range of free and low-cost activities. Here are five ideas for things you can do to stay active this winter.

1 Mar 2018

Focus on seniors in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board has made a significant commitment to older people in the area by establishing a new seniors portfolio.

1 Mar 2018

Jean Batten artefacts donated to MOTAT

Auckland Airport has donated several artefacts belonging to pioneering New Zealand aviator Jean Batten to MOTAT.

1 Mar 2018

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Albert-Eden

Where can you find iconic volcanic cones nestled among some of Auckland’s finest built heritage, sporting greatness and thriving restaurant culture?

1 Mar 2018

Our libraries model is evolving

Our libraries are evolving in response to changing customer needs.

1 Mar 2018

Libraries petition response

Auckland Council responds to petition from libraries group.

1 Mar 2018

Snapshot makes council performance more visible

See how we are progressing, in a snapshot.

Educational 8 Feb 2018

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme

Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

Cultural 27 Dec 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Libraries 11 Dec 2017

Auckland bookworms wiggle their way to world’s top 8 eBook club

A children’s tale leads Auckland Libraries to 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive.

Libraries 29 Nov 2017

UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.

Educational 28 Nov 2017

Surprise supporter for Dare to Explore!

Just a week after registrations opened, you could hardly ask for a more exciting surprise to kick off Auckland Libraries’ Dare to Explore summer reading programme.