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Cultural 12 Sep 2019

Keeping up with the Korero

Every New Zealander can help strengthen the Māori language simply by using it. That’s the theme of this year’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week.

Pest Free 3 Sep 2019

Meet us at the Home Show

Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.

Educational 30 Aug 2019

Popular clothes swap saves money and the environment

Keeping in line with New Zealand Fashion Week’s sustainability focus, Auckland’s Central City Library is gearing up for its third installation of Swap it Like it’s Hot.

Educational 27 Aug 2019

Step back in time at sewing workshops

A series of free workshops at Auckland Central City Library is giving people the opportunity to create items using vintage hand-cranked sewing machines.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2019

Synergy Project inspiring the community in Oranga and Onehunga

A local group is providing programmes to grow young people into future leaders.

Beaches 16 Aug 2019

Watercare educates its 100,000th pupil

Educator Sally Smith reached a special milestone this week when she taught Watercare’s 100,000th pupil.

Waste 31 Jul 2019

Lifting the lid on our recycling

Meet bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan – two people helping Aucklanders recycle right.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Can't get to a library? Our volunteers will bring the books to you

Meet Gill Clive and the team bringing books and library services to Aucklanders unable to travel to our libraries.

Events138 Results

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

25 Feb 2026

Author Talk with Gina Cole

Join us in a special author talk with Gina Cole, winner of the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

26 Feb 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Quiz night

Test your knowledge, challenge your memory, improve your quizzing skills and enjoy a lively night...

28 Feb 2026

Helensville A&P Show

Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...

28 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Korean Tea Ceremony

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony.

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...