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March and April movies and music off the cards

Auckland Council’s Music in Parks and Movies in Parks events for March and April have been cancelled.

Annual Budget 2022: What’s the focus this year?

Public consultation on the Annual Budget 2022/2023 is open from 28 February to 28 March 2022.

Six secret picnic spots

Take a look at our pick of the top six picnic spots across the region where you can set up a picnic blanket and relax with family and friends.

Explore north Auckland with Akl Paths

Head outdoors and explore Auckland's paths this summer with Akl Paths.

Public toilets were a women’s rights issue in historic Auckland

Make the most of Auckland at Step 2

Now that Auckland is at Alert Level 3 Step 2, many of our great facilities are providing some ways to give you, your friends and family something new and exciting to enjoy.

Feed Your Mind

Lockdowns can be tough, especially for those who are unwell, missing loved ones or feeling stressed. One step we can take is to dive into something new, whether we're picking up a new language or working through our wishlist of books and films....

Retrain and develop your skills

Get started developing new skills with free resources available online via Auckland Libraries.

Unwind for mental wellbeing

Being in lockdown can make us all feel anxious and stressed. But one of the best things for us to do is to be kind to ourselves and simply unwind.

Reach us - Ways to connect with Auckland Council

Find out how to get in touch with Auckland Council.

Ideas for kids

Keep your kids busy, entertained and learning during lockdown with these great ideas from Auckland Council and our libraries.

Auckland Council facilities and services under Step 2 of Alert Level 3

A welcome change in step levels for Aucklanders will see more council services available in Tāmaki Makaurau from Wednesday 10 November. 

Unwind at home with free ebooks and films

Beat the stress and boredom of lockdown with Auckland Council Libraries' online collections of ebooks, films, magazines and audiobooks.

Learn something new

Pick up a new hobby or skill during lockdown, dust off your tools with a new project, learn a language or immerse yourself in reading with free online resources from Auckland Libraries.

Research your family history

Lockdown is a great opportunity to explore your family history, to delve into the past and see what you can discover about your family, community and city.

Study at home for teens with Auckland Libraries

Keep teens motivated with online resources that help them succeed with their schoolwork while schools are closed.