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Community 14 Mar 2019

Voyage the stars with Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Explore over 100 free events, activities and workshops at libraries across the region this Matariki.

Cultural 14 Mar 2019

Read this month: Top Ten Matariki books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out our monthly list of top picks from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our own librarians.

Food / Drink 14 Mar 2019

Polyfest takes lead on healthy living

South Auckland’s hugely popular Polyfest is encouraging attendees to make healthier food and beverage choices.

Cultural 11 Mar 2019

Learning from tikanga Māori

Auckland Council's Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum has put forward a holistic view of how water is managed.

Cultural 7 Mar 2019

Te Matatini kapa roopu celebrated

Kapa haka successes marked with pōwhiri.

Arts 11 Feb 2019

Creative Communities Scheme funding available for Auckland art projects

The current funding round supporting emerging and established Auckland artists is closing later this month.

Community 4 Feb 2019

Volcano erupts on bridge in emotional Waitangi narrative

Dramatic symbolism and sound are cued to dance in lights across the Auckland Harbour Bridge for four more nights at 9pm until 7 February.

Arts 12 Dec 2018

Auckland 2019: what’s on, what’s new and what you need to do!

The event lineup for Auckland in 2019 has something for everyone.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Show us some art, Auckland!

Use #PublicArtAKL to share photos of your favourite art this summer.

14-24 year olds 22 Nov 2018

Read this month: Top Teen Book List

Hear from young people around the world about their journeys, struggles and victories.

Arts 8 Nov 2018

Auckland Council supports the arts and culture sector

Auckland’s arts and culture sector receives funding from the Community Development and Safety Committee.

Heritage 24 Oct 2018

Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage sector

Auckland Council releases cultural heritage sector review discussion document examining funding and governance arrangements for Auckland's five major cultural heritage institutions.

Heritage 9 Oct 2018

What historical Aucklander is your personality most like?

Take the quiz and find your match among Auckland's historical figures.

Educational 3 Oct 2018

Read this month: top NZ women’s heritage books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out these ten books about women from our history.

Libraries 28 Sep 2018

Read this month: top Pacific kids books

Check out our top picks for kids from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our librarians.

Heritage 19 Sep 2018

Tuesday with Marianne Smith-Caughey

Discover the story of one of NZ's great businesswomen and philanthropists Marianne Smith-Caughey.