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News332 Results

Development 22 Sep 2016

Northwestern motorway a shining light for iwi artwork

Artistic lighting has been switched on this week across the new Te Atatu Road pedestrian overbridge.

Arts 7 Sep 2016

Kererū watches over Papakura treasures in new mural

The native kererū or wood pigeon proudly adorns the Papakura Art Gallery in a new mural by artists Charles and Janine Williams.

Arts 1 Sep 2016

Watch: Auckland's top teen singers

Irene Folau of Aorere College was judged the winner of the hotly contested solo vocal category at Friday night’s final of Stand Up, Stand Out 2016 (SUSO).

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Community 22 Aug 2016

Polar bear cub missing

We're upset to report that one of the cubs in Aotea Square is missing.

Arts 17 Aug 2016

Watch: Rainbows in Manukau carpark

Public art has transformed the stairwells of the Ronwood Ave Carpark, Manukau, into places of fun and bright colour.

Arts 29 Jul 2016

Explore our digital museum

Auckland Museum's Collections Online lets you search more than a million catalogue records from the natural sciences, human history and documentary heritage collections.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Events120 Results

02 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023

Clay Culture at Nathan Homestead

Participants will learn to use a range of building techniques, increasing their knowledge in working with clay and honing skills to make beautiful ceramics.

01 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023

Contemporary Jewellery at Nathan Homestead

Learn the basics of jewellery-making and improve the skills as you progress through the projects.

24 Apr 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Junior Art at Nathan Homestead

Explore the wonders of art and enjoy crafting and creating with paint, print, sculpture, collage and more.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

07 Feb 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Textile Tuesday at Avondale Library

Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and stitching, or just sit back and enjoy browsing our vast collection of craft books.

07 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Feminine Traditions – Modern World

An exhibition which explores with curiosity, modern day and personal ideas of femininity, through the practices of weaving, ceramics and painting.

07 Jun 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Mixed Media Drawing at Nathan Homestead

This short course will give students the chance to combine different media and techniques to develop a drawing.

24 May 2023 - 23 Aug 2023

Tea & Tales

Join library staff as we read stories, watch movie clips, listen to podcast episodes and chat about them.