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Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cultural 29 Feb 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Practise your te reo Māori each week with a new phrase.

Cultural 26 Feb 2016

Sculptor of the week - Lucy Bucknall

Devonport-based sculptor Lucy Bucknall’s work The Learning captures the tender experience of storytelling that comes from this intimate and concentrated joint activity.

Cultural 5 Feb 2016

Quality design: Grey Lynn's gravitational pull

The design is influenced by Sir Isaac Newton – and in particular his work in optics.

Arts 3 Feb 2016

Art spotlight: Nobody Here But Us

Who knew this 3.5-tonne beauty would become such a talking point with inner-city workers?

Community 20 Jan 2016

Peaceful sanctuary for babies at Waikumete

Families of departed newborn and stillborn babies recently attended the blessing of a new children's sanctuary at Waikumete Cemetery.

Beaches 19 Jan 2016

Future of Long Bay restaurant decided

Plans for a large-scale restaurant at Long Bay Regional Park have halted indefinitely out of respect for the cultural significance of the beachfront site.

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Events58 Results

12 Mar 2023 - 14 May 2023

Conversational Chinese Language Class

A free 10-week Chinese Language Class class with an experienced local teacher.

19 Feb 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Te Reo Māori Conversation Group

Come along and join in our friendly conversational group.

06 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023

图书馆中文故事会 Mandarin Mat Time

Join us at Whangaparaoa Library for stories and songs in Mandarin

08 Mar 2023 - 05 Apr 2023

ASB Polyfest 2023

Celebrating 48 years of Polyfest history.

27 Feb 2023 - 02 Oct 2023

CREATIVE TALKS 2023

The event is free, with tea and coffee provided.

04 Apr 2023

Poetry Around the World

Join us to celebrate the richness and variety of poetry from different parts of the world.

04 Apr 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Fish Saw

A team of artists from Japan, Argentina, and the USA created Fish Saw, like Ghibli meets Isabel Allende, with original animation and musical score.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

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