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Cultural 15 Mar 2019

100 years on Belgium honours women with a cause

The Belgian ambassador to New Zealand is set to unveil plaques honouring two women who received the Médaille de la Reine Elisabeth for their humanitarian work during World War One.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Impressive Matariki Festival line-up to light up your winter

Matariki Festival returns with an exciting line-up of more than 100 events region-wide from 30 June to 22 July.

Arts 14 Mar 2019

Discover the stars of Matariki and how to spot them!

The rise of the Matariki star cluster is an important time in the Māori calendar as it signifies the Māori New Year.

Technology / Innovation 14 Mar 2019

Taniwha to guard Harbour Bridge this Matariki

Don't miss the dazzling new Vector lights show on Auckland Harbour Bridge opening Matariki Festival this weekend.

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.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

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.

Events74 Results

05 Aug 2024

FamilySearch Oral Genealogy and Records in the Pacific

Learn more about collections on FamilySearch and current efforts to preserve and make these recor...

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

The Shamrocks: Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to meet with them and listen to speakers and discuss Irish history topics.

07 Aug 2024

Negative Space: Genealogy Gaps Can Help Your Tree Flourish

let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach.

09 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero

Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

10 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Nokshi Kotha Workshop

Master basic katha stitches and apply them to a design inspired by a personal object.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...