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Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Community 18 Jun 2025

From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars

It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Matariki 3 Jun 2025

The Pou events of Matariki Festival

Experience waka paddling, mahitoi (arts), kite making, kapa haka and lots more.

Cultural 23 May 2025

Whānau voices shape Pukekohe Memorial  

Families of those who are buried in unmarked graves at Pukekohe Cemetery hope for the planned memorial to be a place of reflection, healing and unity for everyone.   

Community 31 Mar 2025

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Community 21 Feb 2025

Papakura Marae hosts citizenship ceremony

New ground has been broken with a l citizenship ceremony hosted at Papakura Marae.

Council news 21 Feb 2025

Marae initiatives supported at Auckland Council

Auckland Council has recently allocated funding from its 2024/2025 Cultural Initiatives Fund to seven marae development projects.

Events85 Results

04 Mar 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Korean Book Chat

Discuss the books you have been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover n...

02 Jul 2025

Matariki Whetū Silent Disco Maze with Papaya Stories at Pakuranga Library

With glowing headphones and curious minds, your tamariki will journey through a multi-sensory maz...

02 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki O Matariki | The Children of Matariki

Discover the magic of Matariki with stories, crafts, music, and hands-on fun for the whole whānau...

03 Jul 2025

Harakeke Weaving

Join us, and Whaea Debbie this Matariki for a special harakeke weaving session.

03 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

July Matariki School Holiday Programme at Glen Eden Library

Celebrate Matariki with fun, free holiday activities for kids at Glen Eden Library – from crafts...

07 Feb 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Read together over a cuppa

Join our friendly group reading stories aloud.

05 Jul 2025

Matariki Stars: Origami Fun

Fill your kete with beautiful stars.

12 Jul 2025

Robogals Michelangelo mBots STEM Workshop

Learn how to code mBots to move, and draw with whiteboard markers to create a masterpiece.