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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.

Events75 Results

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

28 Mar 2023

Multilingual Family Fun

Join for a multilingual family fun session with rhymes, waiata, music, and movement for all!

30 Mar 2023

Moanaroa Storytelling and Cook Islands Drumming

Enjoy a storytelling journey with an interactive Cook Islands drumming session.

31 Mar 2023

A Pasifika Celebration with Hibiscus Tuakana

Celebrate the Pasifika culture through dance performance and watch a traditional weaving demonstration by Hibiscus Tuakana.

01 Apr 2023

Free Scottish Country Dancing Session

Enjoy the art of Scottish Country Dancing at Glenfield Library.

01 Apr 2023

Japanese Storytelling & Calligraphy Experience

Listen to a Japanese story, then try your hand at Japanese calligraphy.

01 Apr 2023

Korean Kimchi Workshop

Come make your own batch of kimchi to take home and pick up some tricks along from Kimchi experts.

01 Apr 2023

Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop – EcoFest

Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop is an opportunity for you to learn about Te Tiriti.